The Role
We are an innovative aerospace startup seeking a hands-on Technician / Electrician / Fluggerätemechaniker to join our operations team. At Maple Aviation we develop a unique Tail-Sitter Drone that flies with one propeller only and is controlled in position via a flap-thrust-vectoring system.In this role, you will build, wire, assemble, inspect, repair, and test our drone prototypes and maintain the operational drone fleet. You will work closely with our mechanical, electronics, flight control, and operations teams to turn engineering designs into reliable flying hardware. You should enjoy practical work, clean craftsmanship, problem solving, and the challenge of building something new that has not existed before.
What you'll do
- ● Assembly, wiring, integration, and maintenance of drone prototypes and pre-series aircraft
- ● Installation of motors, servos, batteries, wiring harnesses, sensors, avionics, payload interfaces, and mechanical subsystems
- ● Soldering, crimping, connector assembly, cable routing, electrical testing, and fault finding
- ● Mechanical assembly of composite, 3D-printed, machined, and lightweight structural components
- ● Execution of bench tests, functional checks, pre-flight inspections, and post-flight inspections
- ● Support of flight tests, including preparation, repair, documentation, and troubleshooting of UAS systems
- ● Identification and documentation of assembly issues, non-conformities, and improvement ideas
- ● Support in building jigs, fixtures, test rigs, and simple production equipment
- ● Maintenance of workshop tools, spare parts, batteries, and prototype documentation
- ● Collaboration with engineering to improve build quality, serviceability, reliability, and manufacturability
What you bring
- ● Apprenticeship or technical education as Fluggerätemechaniker, Elektroniker, Mechatroniker, Industriemechaniker, aircraft mechanic, automotive technician, model aircraft builder, or similar
- ● Practical experience in aircraft, drones, robotics, automotive, electronics, or precision assembly
- ● Strong skills in electrical assembly, soldering, crimping, wiring, and troubleshooting
- ● Good mechanical understanding and ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions
- ● Careful, structured, and quality-oriented working style
- ● Experience with LiPo batteries, RC systems, drones, model aircraft, avionics, or embedded electronics is a strong plus
- ● Basic experience with test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, or battery chargers is desirable
- ● Willingness to support outdoor flight testing and hands-on prototype work
- ● You are self-motivated, reliable, practical, and proud of clean technical work
- ● We are an international team communicating in English; German language skills are an advantage
What we offer
We offer flexible working hours and a dynamic and innovative work environment in the heart of the TUM startup world in the TUM Venture Lab Aerospace in Ottobrunn. If you enjoy building real flying machines, solving practical problems, and working closely with engineers and pilots, we would love to hear from you.
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Technician / Electrician/ Fluggerätemechaniker — Drone Assembly & Test in Ottobrunn Arbeitgeber: Maple Aviation
Maple Aviation ist ein innovatives Start-up im Bereich der Luft- und Raumfahrt, das Ihnen die Möglichkeit bietet, in einem dynamischen und kreativen Umfeld zu arbeiten. Mit flexiblen Arbeitszeiten und der Chance, Ihre Karriere im aufregenden Bereich der Luftfahrttechnik im Herzen der TUM-Startup-Welt in den TUM Venture Labs in Ottobrunn voranzutreiben, fördern wir nicht nur Ihre berufliche Entwicklung, sondern auch eine Kultur des Wissensaustauschs und der Teamarbeit. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, bahnbrechende Technologien zu gestalten und in einem internationalen Team von Ingenieuren und Forschern zu arbeiten, sind Sie bei uns genau richtig.
