UAV Assembly, Integration & Troubleshooting
Serve as the on-site technical expert for the Virtus platforms during flight testing.
Diagnose, fix, and replace components on the fly (e.g., flight controllers, ESCs, brushless motors, heating elements).
Fine-tune and troubleshoot anti-icing systems and cold-weather modifications directly in the field.
Understand and debug low-level hardware communications, including CAN bus, PWM signals, and power distribution systems.
Flight Line & Technical Support
Preparation of mission: prepare all tools and equipments required for the mission (pre-flight, troubleshooting and mechanical and electrical rework if it is needed)
Pre-Flight Preparation: Support engineers and pilots during pre-flight checks: connecting and routing cables, managing battery charging systems, preparing airframes for test, and verifying ground support equipment readiness.
Telemetry & Data Support: Learn to operate basic data logging and monitoring tools to support post-flight data checks and anomaly tracking.
Airspace & Safety Assistance: Support safety procedures on-site including range clearance, observer duties, and adherence to SORA/EASA site safety requirements.
Flight Test Operations & Engineering Interface
Act as the critical bridge between the Nordic flight test site and the engineering team in Germany.
Meticulously document hardware failures, system behaviors in extreme cold, and on-site modifications.
Take on Flight Test Engineer responsibilities: organize test requests, maintain test logs, and perform post-flight data analysis.
Utilize Mission Planner and/or QGroundControl to extract, read, and interpret flight logs.
Your First 12 Months
Timeframe Focus
Month 0–1: Learn & Align
Understand the Virtus system architecture, engineering workflows, and cold-weather modifications. Get hands-on with our avionics stack, anti-icing systems, and telemetry setups. Familiarize yourself with our specific ArduPilot/PX4 configurations.
Month 1–3: Deploy & Troubleshoot
Deploy to the Nordics and spend much time at test sites. Support the initial arctic test campaigns. Focus heavily on troubleshooting heating elements, replacing components in the field, and establishing a robust feedback loop with the Engineering team and suppliers.
Month 3–6: Analyze & Optimize
Take ownership of flight test data organization. Analyze flight logs using Mission Planner/QGroundControl to identify performance degradation in cold weather. Begin cross-training as a GCS Operator or Safety Pilot, depending on your background.
Month 6–12: Scale & Mature
Establish a repeatable, reliable field-testing workflow for the arctic product line. Serve as the definitive technical authority on site. Fully integrate into Flight Test Engineering or Piloting roles to run autonomous missions from end to end.
