Flight Development Technician

• Perform sub-assembly, final assembly, and repair tasks on aircraft, payloads, and associated components in accordance with work instructions and quality standards.
• Conceptualizing and implementing design efforts and ideas on to real systems. Work closely with engineers to support the design, prototyping, assembly, and testing.
• Contribute to design of electrical and mechanical system integration and overall aircraft configuration.
• Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, test implementation and integration of new subsystems
• Conduct inspections, installations, removals, replacements, and functional testing of subsystems and ground support equipment (GSE).

• Support pre-flight and post-flight inspections, system preparation, and maintenance, ensuring all work is completed, documented, and signed off correctly.
• Prepare and maintain aircraft, Ground Control Stations (GCS), test equipment, data transmission systems, and payloads for flight missions.
• Assist remote pilots and manage ground movements during flight operations.

• Ensure full traceability and documentation of all tasks performed, including inspection and testing of incoming goods and parts.
• Comply with safety standards, internal quality protocols, work instructions, and regulatory requirements (including handling of Dangerous Goods).
• Maintain all GSE and testing equipment in operational condition to support daily flight and test activities.

• Perform fault diagnosis using appropriate test equipment and support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for system failures or malfunctions.
• Contribute suggestions for product and process improvements based on operational experience.

• Act as a technician instructor for internal and/or external training sessions.
• Collaborate proactively with engineering, logistics, and operations teams to ensure seamless mission support.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education (e.g., in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering).
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an aircraft technician (manned and/or unmanned). Part 66 license a plus.
• Proven understanding of aircraft assembly, system integration, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong diagnostic skills and hands-on experience with technical test equipment.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Working knowledge of operational risk management practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and documentation tools.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Eligibility: Swiss or EU Nationals only.
• Location: On-Site in Näfels | Bilten, Switzerland.