Maintenance Engineer – UAV/Drones

About the role

AVILUS is developing a new class of drones for medical evacuation, logistics, and surveillance. As a Maintenance Engineer you will ensure that these UAVs remain safe, airworthy, and ready for every mission.

Key responsibilities

• Perform predictive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems of hexacopter, multi‑role rotorcraft, and fixed‑wing drones.
• Conduct fault diagnosis, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and replace worn components.
• Carry out thorough pre‑flight inspections and ensure compliance with EASA Specific Category standards.
• Document maintenance actions, prepare technical reports, and support continuous improvement of maintenance processes.
• Collaborate with engineers, test pilots, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance system performance.

Required profile

• Completed Bachelor or Master degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or a comparable field.
• Professional experience in maintenance and servicing of technical systems.
• Driving licence Class B (car) – Class CE (truck with trailer) preferred.
• Security clearance (Ü2‑Sabotageschutz) approved.
• Fluent in English and German.

Required skills

• Engine technology
• Transmission technology
• Electrical systems
• Mechanics
• Lubrication techniques
• Maintenance protocols