Maintenance Engineer

Description

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. 

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The Drone Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and operational readiness of Avilus’ advanced unmanned aerial systems used in medical logistics, emergency response, and critical infrastructure missions. This role focuses on the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of complex drone platforms, including heavy-lift and modular UAV systems designed for transporting medical equipment, rescue supplies, and other mission-critical payloads.

Working closely with engineering, flight operations, and testing teams, the Drone Maintenance Engineer performs preventive and corrective maintenance on propulsion systems, avionics, batteries, communication systems, and structural components. The position also supports ground testing, flight readiness checks, and failure analysis to maintain the highest safety and performance standards. By ensuring that Avilus drone platforms remain mission-ready in demanding operational environments, the Drone Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in enabling reliable aerial logistics and life-saving drone operations.

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Tasks

• Perform scheduled inspections and maintenance tasks according to the Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) and Maintenance Schedule (MS)  
• Perform corrective maintenance following incidents, failures, or abnormal system behavior  
• Maintain airframe structures, propulsion systems, landing gear and mechanical assemblies  
• Record all maintenance activities in the technical log system  
• Complete job cards, maintenance records and release documentation  
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory frameworks  
• Participate in pre-flight and post-flight inspections  

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Qualifications

• Degree:  Completed technical apprenticeship in a technical trade (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): Hands-on experience with workshop equipment and strong proficiency in using standard mechanical and electrical tools. Confident and safe handling of tools is required.
• 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)

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Benefits

• Team with high spirit and pace  
• Flexible working time model  
• Sports membership

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Application Documents

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of motivation
• Certificates / reports / references