Drone Test Pilot & Tech, C-UAS
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 20, 2026. Sphere Defense scores B on the Alion truth index.
Who we are
Sphere Defense is a fully funded startup with the mission of providing state-nations in Europe with sovereign, effective and affordable countermeasures to neutralize todays’ and tomorrow’s aerial threats.
Sphere Defense was founded by industry veterans with previous successful exits, and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in the heart of Europe.
About you
You are a highly-motivated Drone Test Pilot that has exceptional hands-on capabilities and is an expert in flying RC planes and models. Ideally, you have multiple years of experience in assembling, testing and piloting FPV and VLOS jet- and electric-powered models.
Location: Onsite in Brussels, Belgium. Our office is close to Central Station.
Reports to: Chief Technology Officer
What you’ll do
Pilot and evaluate early UAS prototypes (fixed wing, VTOL, quadcopters) for defense applications
Assemble and test early UAS prototypes end-to-end, working side-by-side with the Lab, Test and Engineering teams in a tight feedback loop
Travel over Europe and abroad for test campaigns, exercises and demonstrations with governmental and industry stakeholders
Be a team player and a mentor, being available to support and grow the team when needed
Requirements
Bachelor's degree, Technical High School diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated experience in assembling and piloting RC models (fixed-wing, quadcopters) in FPV or VLOS
At least 150 hours of flight time accrued with fixed-wing vehicles
Experience selecting components for and assembling jet- and electric-powered RC models
Knowledge of EASA flight safety regulations for UASs
Exceptional hands-on abilities in the field of electronics, cabling, mechanical assembly
Experience with soldering, assembling and repairing electronic boards
Ability to use 3D printers to customize models
Experience in working within an R&D laboratory
Excellent spoken and written English, Dutch or French is a plus
Preferential qualifications
Experience with the PX4 flight controller
What we offer
Attractive compensation
Year-end bonus eligibility
Stock Options Plan
Mobility Budget
32 days of holidays
Meal vouchers
Private Health insurance
We are building a core team of hard-working people. If you want to join a company with tremendous impact and you are autonomous, creative and driven, we want to hear from you!
Sphere Defense offers attractive compensation, stock options, and a unique opportunity to change the global defense landscape.
This role is only open to candidates with right to work in Belgium. We cannot provide visa sponsorship at this time.