Hybrid UAV Robotics/Mechatronics Engineer – Drone Prototyping, Integration & Field Testing

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About the role

  • UAV Robotics/Mechatronics Engineer focusing on drone prototyping, integration, and field testing at a deep-tech startup in Delft.

Responsibilities

  • Build and integrate hardware onto real drone platforms used in active R&D.
  • Work hands-on with flight controllers (ArduPilot) and compute boards (Jetson, Orange Pi).
  • Deploy and debug embedded perception software.
  • Solder, assemble, and prototype wiring, adapters, mounts, and housings.
  • 3D-print parts and quickly turn ideas into working physical prototypes.
  • Support and participate in drone flight tests (you’ll fly regularly).
  • Troubleshoot issues, iterate fast, and improve our hardware setups.

Requirements

  • Education in a relevant study (Aerospace, Robotics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Engineering etc.).
  • Linux basics.
  • Interest in UAVs, robotics, embedded systems, or autonomy.
  • English proficiency.
  • Organized and proactive.
  • Bonus: Driver’s license, drone pilot license, CAD, 3D printing, soldering, or flight experience.

Benefits

  • 25 vacation days per year.
  • Reimbursed travel expenses and company laptop.
  • Traveling abroad to work with our partners.
  • (Really) flexible working hours and option to work from home 2 days per week (when not abroad).
  • Working in an international, world-class team of engineers and entrepreneurs solving real-life problems with amazing technology.
  • Large freedom in how you work and implement solutions, project ownership is incredibly important to us.
  • The opportunity to take technical risks, to implement stuff the ‘right’ way and to iterate quickly with tight feedback loops. We are innovating, learning is to be expected.
  • Responsibility over the things you implement, you are the expert on what you build.

Job title

UAV Robotics/Mechatronics Engineer – Drone Prototyping, Integration & Field Testing

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Mid levelSenior

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Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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