Prototyping Technician

Do you want to work on a New Class of Drones? Our product universe spans three different platforms with maximum take-off weights of up to 1000 kg and characteristic dimensions of 8 m: The hexacopter Grille for medical evacuation, the multi-role rotorcraft Wespe for logistics and support operations, as well as the fixed-wing drone Bussard for surveillance and intelligence missions. All systems are powered by RasCore, our highly redundant, military-grade avionics system for safe operations within EASA’s Specific Category. Three aircraft, one mission: to bridge the gap between small UAVs and traditional manned systems.

The Aerospace Production Specialist – Prototyping is responsible for the assembly, integration, and testing of early-stage and pre-production unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

This role supports the development of innovative UAS that are certified according to EASA’s Specific Category by building high-quality prototypes, implementing design changes, and ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with aviation-oriented maintenance principles and internal quality procedures.

Tasks

• Assemble and integrate prototype UAS components, including airframe, propulsion, avionics, and payload systems
• Interpret and follow engineering drawings, build instructions, and technical specifications during assembly.
• Participate in the continuous documentation improvement process
• Perform mechanical and electrical integration tasks, such as fastening, bonding, routing, and basic soldering.
• Conduct functional checks (motors, ESCs, servos, battery health) and support ground-test preparations.
• Document build steps, maintain part traceability, and support configuration control.
• Implement design modifications and provide feedback to engineering on prototype performance and buildability.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and FOD-free work environment, including proper tool handling use.

Qualifications

• Degree: Completed technical apprenticeship in a technical trade or comparable (e.g., mechanics, mechatronics, electronics)
• Experience: at least 3 years of experience, aviation background preferred
• Method-Knowledge: Strong methodical skills and the ability to work in a structured and process-oriented manner
• Tool-Knowledge (mandatory): proficiency with tools and equipment hands‑on experience with workshop tools strong tool‑handling skills experience using standard mechanical and electrical tools
• Required for employment: Security clearance (Ü2‑Sabotageschutz) approval (note: relationships in countries according to § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may result in a negative assessment)