- Work in an international, agile team creating the future of autonomous systems
- Grow your career in a expanding and ambitious engineering team
- Build innovative products using state-of-the-art technologies in AI, robotics, and autonomy
- Benefit from a steep learning curve and continuous development
- Enjoy team events and a strong, collaborative culture
Drone Technician - Robotics / Defense (m/f/d)
Munich (DEU)
Full-time
Permanent employee
What we offer
Your mission
- Build, assemble, and wire electro-mechanical UAV subsystems including power, sensors, and control modules
- Assemble and integrate UAV components such as wiring harnesses, connectors, batteries, and structural elements
- Set up and improve lab-based assembly and small-batch production workflows
- Build and maintain wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and connector interfaces
- Diagnose, repair, and rebuild UAVs after test flights or field missions; identify root causes and implement durable fixes
- Test assembled systems and verify reliability under operational conditions
- Create clear assembly, wiring, and repair documentation for production and maintenance
- Train team members on hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and repair procedures
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure reliable system integration
- Support field deployments when needed by performing hands-on diagnostics, repairs, and hardware improvements
- Continuously improve robustness, maintainability, and reliability of UAV hardware
Your profile
- Extensive hands-on experience working with mechanical and electro-mechanical systems (automotive, aerospace, robotics, or similar)
- Strong practical skills in assembling, repairing, and modifying hardware systems
- Skilled with soldering, crimping, cable routing, connector installation, and harness building
- Comfortable working with low-voltage electrical systems such as batteries, DC converters, fuses, and connectors
- Experienced using workshop and diagnostic tools (multimeter, power supplies, basic oscilloscopes, hand tools)
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues methodically and repair systems under time pressure
- Experience with RC aircraft, FPV drones, automotive electronics, or DIY mechanical projects is a strong plus
- Comfortable reading basic technical drawings, wiring diagrams, or CAD references when needed
- Clear and structured documentation habits for builds, repairs, and tests
- Pragmatic builder who focuses on reliable, field-ready hardware
- Formal degrees are not required — deep hands-on experience and technical craftsmanship are what matter most
What else
- Intrinsic motivation, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving mindset
- Creative thinker with a structured and systematic approach
- Humble and collaborative - prioritizes collective success over individual recognition
- High ethical standards and disciplined work ethic
- Extra-curricular leadership or achievements are a bonus
- Nationality of a NATO member nation or close ally is a must
About us
The world is changing. Exponential technologies are enabling new types of security threats. ATS is committed to staying ahead by building nimble, scalable, and cost-effective defences. We are looking for passionate team members who are eager to create exceptional products, safeguard our freedom, and strengthen the resilience of democracies.
Who we are: Autonomous Teaming is a defence-tech start-up specializing in machine vision solutions. Driven by cutting-edge innovation, our team works on next-generation technologies designed to meet rapidly evolving security challenges.
What we do: We develop systems that enable computers and sensors to operate as coordinated teams, collaborating in real time to counter AI-powered asymmetric threats at scale — including drone swarms and other UXVs. Our mission is to build resilient, intelligent defence capabilities that perform reliably in the most demanding environments.
How we work: We value close, in-person collaboration as the foundation for building complex, high-impact technology, while maintaining flexibility aligned to role and team needs. Our culture is built on ownership, responsibility, and trust — with a shared commitment to growing and building together.
Where we are: Based in Munich, Berlin, and Toulouse, we are expanding rapidly across Europe with plans to open additional office hubs.