Test Pilot Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Test Pilot Engineer who combines drone flying skills with an engineering background. This role goes beyond regular drone operations. You will conduct test flights, evaluate drone performance, analyse flight logs and validate systems to make sure they meet our quality and performance standards.

The ideal candidate understands drone systems, has practical flying experience and can spot technical issues during testing.

You will work closely with the engineering team, and the role is based in Bengaluru with occasional travel to field locations for testing and validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct test flights of drones, including newly developed, production, repaired and upgraded systems.
• Perform flight testing to validate drone performance, stability and functionality.
• Analyse flight logs and testing data to identify irregularities, performance issues and potential system failures.
• Verify that drones are functioning as expected and meet internal testing and quality standards.
• Support testing of new features, system upgrades and product improvements.
• Document test results, observations and identified issues.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to share test findings and support troubleshooting.
• Take part in field testing and occasional travel for drone testing and validation activities.
• Follow established flight safety procedures and testing protocols.

Requirements

• B.Tech in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Valid drone pilot licence or certification, as applicable.
• Approximately 1–2 years of experience in drone operations, test flying or related engineering and testing activities.
• Practical understanding of drone systems, components and flight operations.
• Strong understanding of drone mechanics and basic engineering principles.
• Ability to analyse flight logs and identify technical irregularities.
• Good observation and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to testing.
• Ability to identify performance issues and report findings accurately.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Willingness to work in both office and field-testing environments.
• Valid four-wheeler driving licence.

Good to Have

• Previous experience in test flying or validation of drone systems.
• Exposure to flight log analysis and drone performance evaluation.
• Experience working with agricultural or industrial drones.

Who Will Succeed in This Role

You will succeed if you are as comfortable reading a flight log as you are flying the drone. This role is ideal for someone who is methodical, notices small details and can explain to an engineer exactly what happened in the air and why it matters.

Why Join SUIND?

At SUIND, you will work on technology that leaves the lab and operates in the real world.

Our drones are designed for environments that are complex, messy and high-value: farms, plantations, infrastructure sites, industrial assets and other places where reliable autonomous aerial systems can make a meaningful difference.

You will be part of a team building core autonomy, aerial robotics, embedded systems, field operations and manufacturing capability from India. The work is hard, interdisciplinary and deeply hands-on, and it is also meaningful.