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Technician Electrician Fluggerätemechaniker — Drone Assembly & Test

Maple Aviation


Job Location:

Ottobrunn - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 October 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Maple Aviation

Maple Aviation is an aerospace startup developing a unique tail-sitter drone that flies with one propeller and is controlled via a flap-thrust-vectoring system for autonomous operation in time-critical medical logistics. Based in Ottobrunn the small team builds aircraft designed to carry blood products lab samples and medication between hospitals and laboratories.

Your responsibilities

You will assemble test and maintain drone systems on-site as part of a 40-hour work week starting January 1 2027.

  • Perform mechanical and electrical assembly of drone components and aircraft systems.

  • Conduct rigorous testing troubleshooting and quality checks on assembled units.

  • Document assembly procedures test results and maintenance records accurately.

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate design improvements into production.

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

Your first months at Maple Aviation

In your first months you will take over the assembly and testing of our medical delivery drones working directly with our engineering team in Ottobrunn. You will have built a deep understanding of our unique tail-sitter architecture shipped your first fully tested aircraft assemblies and established routine quality checks for our production line.

Benefits
  • Sport membership for your physical well-being.

  • Flexible working hours to fit your schedule.

  • Additional vacation days to support rest and recovery on top of 24 vacation days per year.

  • Mentoring sessions for your professional development.

  • Internal mobility program to explore new paths within the company.

  • Cafeteria access on-site.

  • Company laptop provided for your work.

  • Free beverages free snacks and free parking at the office.

  • Casual dress code and regular team events and social activities.