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MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER - UAVs, Fusion 360 (Klagenfurt, Austria)
Location: Klagenfurt, Austria
Company Overview:
We are a leading manufacturer of high-performance, industrial drones used across a broad range of sectors and applications. Our state-of-the-art UAV platforms, software, simulation tools, and forward-thinking approach empower customers to streamline workflows, optimise outputs, and capture precision data that cannot be obtained from the ground. With a multicultural and diverse team, we are rapidly growing and currently operate offices in the UK, Austria, and Germany. We demand excellence and share a strong passion for drones, robotics, and AI, valuing the contribution of every individual as a key driver of our success.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Austria. In this role, you will develop innovative design solutions for mechanical and hardware challenges, contributing to weight-optimised drones, robots, and components integrated into our hardware platforms. You will be responsible for creating technical drawings, 3D digital assets, and customised simulation environments. Working closely with hardware and software developers as well as project managers, you will help ensure our systems meet the highest performance, reliability, and quality standards.
Candidate Profile:
- 2–4 years of Mechanical Design Engineering experience
- CAD design experience using Fusion 360 and/or SolidWorks
- Lightweight-optimised hardware design and 3D printing experience
- Strong mechanical, hardware, and robotics system design thinking
- Experience working with robots or UAVs is highly beneficial
- High attention to detail, strong time management, and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a passion for hardware design
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop hardware components and technical drawings
- Create 3D digital assets using SolidWorks and Blender for simulation and marketing purposes
- Test and troubleshoot hardware components on test benches and UAV platforms (CI/CD)
- Research and evaluate new technologies to improve hardware development processes
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in robotics, mechanical, electrical, or hardware engineering
- Strong technical affinity for hardware, 3D modelling, robotics, sensors, and prototyping
- Experience using Blender is an advantage
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
What We Offer:
- A diverse and cross-functional role working on multiple innovative projects.
- Exciting technical challenges in the rapidly evolving drone and autonomous systems sector.
Salary:
The annual gross salary is based on the applicable Austrian collective agreement for the metalworking industry, with a willingness to overpay depending on qualifications and professional experience.
We offer exciting and competitive long-term career opportunities and the chance to work with a talented and passionate team of engineers and designers. If you are looking to join a dynamic and growing robotics company, please send your CV and cover letter to alex@airborne-robotics.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
HARDWARE TECHNICIAN - Electrician / Mechatronics Engineer (Klagenfurt, Austria)
Location: Klagenfurt, Austria
Company Overview:
We are a leading manufacturer of high-performance, industrial drones used across a broad range of sectors and applications. Our state-of-the-art UAV platforms, software, simulation tools, and forward-thinking approach empower customers to streamline workflows, optimise outputs, and capture precision data that cannot be obtained from the ground. With a multicultural and diverse team, we are rapidly growing and currently operate offices in the UK, Austria, and Germany. We demand excellence and share a strong passion for drones, robotics, and AI, valuing the contribution of every individual as a key driver of our success.
Position Summary:
To support our continued growth, we are seeking a Hardware Technician (m/f/d) to join our team at our Klagenfurt facility on a full-time basis (38.5 hours per week), with immediate effect. As part of our technical hardware team, you will play a hands-on role in the assembly, integration, and maintenance of professional drone systems, working closely with engineers and developers to deliver reliable, high-quality platforms.
Candidate Profile / Requirements:
- Education or training in Electrical Engineering, IT, or Mechatronics
- Strong hands-on skills and interest in technical development and innovation
- Practical experience in drone manufacturing, UAV assembly, or model building is beneficial
- Structured, responsible, and self-motivated approach to work, with the ability to operate independently
- Collaborative team player with high levels of motivation, reliability, and commitment
Responsibilities:
- Assembly, testing, and repair of various drone systems
- Installation and integration of camera payloads and mounting solutions on drone platforms
- Handling of repair intake, processing, and technical documentation
What We Offer:
- A diverse and cross-functional role working on multiple innovative projects.
- Exciting technical challenges in the rapidly evolving drone and autonomous systems sector.
Salary:
The annual gross salary is based on the applicable Austrian collective agreement for the metalworking industry, with a willingness to overpay depending on qualifications and professional experience.
We offer exciting and competitive long-term career opportunities and the chance to work with a talented and passionate team of engineers and designers. If you are looking to join a dynamic and growing robotics company, please send your CV and cover letter to alex@airborne-robotics.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
RESEARCH ENGINEER & PROJECT MANAGER - Robotics, UAVs, R&D Projects (Basingstoke, UK)
Location: Basingstoke (UK)
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Position Summary: We are seeking a Research Engineer & Project Manager to join our UK team and support the delivery of applied R&D projects across autonomous UAVs, remote operations, AI, communications, simulation and robotics. You will work closely with engineers, academic institutions, industry partners and funding bodies to coordinate project activities, manage technical reporting and deliverables, support research and proposal development, and help translate engineering work into clear project outputs. The role will contribute across UK and European innovation programmes, from early-stage research and consortium development through to testing, demonstrations and project delivery.
Candidate Profile:
- At least 2 – 4 years’ work experience in project management, research coordination, or delivery of collaborative R&D projects.
- Strong ability to understand, communicate and simplify complex technical concepts and translate them into practical project objectives, deliverables and reporting.
- Good understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements definition, system architecture, interfaces, verification and validation (including FAT and SAT).
- Familiarity with the development lifecycle of complex robotics systems, from concept and research through prototyping, integration, testing, demonstration and commercialisation.
- Experience in systems documentation, bid writing and academic literature.
Responsibilities:
- Support the management and delivery of UK and European R&D projects.
- Manage and coordinate project applications and proposals, project milestones, deliverables, meetings and partner collaboration.
- Track project progress, actions, risks, budgets and reporting requirements.
- Conduct literature reviews and technology research.
- Coordinate inputs from engineering teams, universities and project partners.
- Research new funding opportunities and relevant technology programmes.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field.
- Experience in project management, academic research, technical writing and R&D projects.
- Strong written English, technical communication and ability to understand and communicate technical subjects.
- Strong organisational, research and analytical skills.
- Experience managing deadlines and contributions from multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- English-speaking proficiency, right to work in the UK and Visa-free travel to the EU.
We offer exciting and competitive long-term career opportunities, hybrid working, and the opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team of engineers and designers. If you’re looking to join a dynamic and growing robotics company, please submit your resume and cover letter to office@airborne-robotics.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
HARDWARE ENGINEER / DRONE TECHNICIAN - UAV Assembly & Development (Basingstoke, UK)
Location: Basingstoke (UK)
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Position Summary: We are seeking a Hardware Engineer / Drone Technician with a passion for UAVs to join our team in Basingstoke, UK. In this role, you will support the assembly, integration, testing and development of UAV systems and associated hardware. You will work closely with our hardware, software and flight operations teams to integrate electronic components, sensors, payloads and communication systems. You will also support UAV customisation, assembly, troubleshooting, maintenance and preparation for technical testing and flight operations. The role offers hands-on experience across drone hardware, system integration, prototyping and applied UAV development.
Candidate Profile:
- 1 – 3 years of experience in UAV systems, mechatronics, hardware engineering or a related technical role.
- Practical skills in electronic hardware, system assembly, integration and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience building, maintaining or modifying drones, RC aircraft or similar robotic systems is beneficial.
- Detail-oriented, technically minded and comfortable working with robotics / electronic components.
- Practical drone operator / pilot experience with relevant drone licence (CAA).
- Strong interest in UAV technology, hardware development and practical engineering.
Responsibilities:
- Assemble, integrate, test, maintain and repair UAV systems and associated hardware.
- Integrate cameras, sensors, payloads, communication systems and electronic components.
- Support UAV customisation, prototyping and customer-specific hardware configurations.
- Support system testing, flight preparation, maintenance and product deployment & demonstrations.
- Maintain flight and drone records, technical documentation and hardware configuration information.
- Work closely with pilots, hardware and software teams on system improvements and new developments.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Mechatronics, Electrical Technician, Robotics or a related field.
- Practical experience with hardware assembly, wiring, soldering, connectors and electronic components.
- Understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, electronic integration and systems communications.
- Experience with QGroundControl, Mission Planner and ArduPilot.
- Familiarity with CAD, basic mechanical assembly and technical drawings is beneficial.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- English-speaking proficiency, right to work in the UK and Visa-free travel to EU.
We offer exciting and competitive long-term career opportunities, hybrid working, and the opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team of engineers and designers. If you’re looking to join a dynamic and growing robotics company, please submit your resume and cover letter to office@airborne-robotics.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
DATA SCIENCE / NETWORK & COMMUNICATION ENGINEER (Basingstoke, UK)
Location: Basingstoke (UK)
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Position Summary: We are seeking a Hardware Engineer / Drone Technician with a passion for UAVs to join our team in Basingstoke, UK. In this role, you will support the assembly, integration, testing and development of UAV systems and associated hardware. You will work closely with our hardware, software and flight operations teams to integrate electronic components, sensors, payloads and communication systems. You will also support UAV customisation, assembly, troubleshooting, maintenance and preparation for technical testing and flight operations. The role offers hands-on experience across drone hardware, system integration, prototyping and applied UAV development.
Candidate Profile:
- 1 – 3 years of experience in UAV systems, mechatronics, hardware engineering or a related technical role.
- Practical skills in electronic hardware, system assembly, integration and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience building, maintaining or modifying drones, RC aircraft or similar robotic systems is beneficial.
- Detail-oriented, technically minded and comfortable working with robotics / electronic components.
- Practical drone operator / pilot experience with relevant drone licence (CAA).
- Strong interest in UAV technology, hardware development and practical engineering.
Responsibilities:
- Assemble, integrate, test, maintain and repair UAV systems and associated hardware.
- Integrate cameras, sensors, payloads, communication systems and electronic components.
- Support UAV customisation, prototyping and customer-specific hardware configurations.
- Support system testing, flight preparation, maintenance and product deployment & demonstrations.
- Maintain flight and drone records, technical documentation and hardware configuration information.
- Work closely with pilots, hardware and software teams on system improvements and new developments.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Mechatronics, Electrical Technician, Robotics or a related field.
- Practical experience with hardware assembly, wiring, soldering, connectors and electronic components.
- Understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, electronic integration and systems communications.
- Experience with QGroundControl, Mission Planner and ArduPilot.
- Familiarity with CAD, basic mechanical assembly and technical drawings is beneficial.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- English-speaking proficiency, right to work in the UK and Visa-free travel to EU.
We offer exciting and competitive long-term career opportunities, hybrid working, and the opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team of engineers and designers. If you’re looking to join a dynamic and growing robotics company, please submit your resume and cover letter to office@airborne-robotics.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
TECHNICAL SALE ENGINEER - UAV Systems & Software (Basingstoke, UK)
Location: Basingstoke (UK)
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Position Summary: We are seeking a Technical Sales Engineer with a strong information technology background and an interest in UAV technology to support the growth of AIRBORNE ROBOTICS. In this role, you will work closely with customers, engineering teams and marketing & business development to identify new leads, understand technical requirements and propose suitable UAV, payload, communications and software solutions. You will support technical sales discussions, product demonstrations, offer proposals, customer integration and lead generation activities, while representing AIRBORNE ROBOTICS at trade fairs, industry events and customer meetings. The role combines technical knowledge with commercial awareness to help convert customer requirements into practical UAV solutions.
Candidate Profile:
- At least 2 – 4 years of experience in technical sales, IT, software, systems engineering or a related technology role.
- Strong interest in UAVs, robotics, autonomous systems and emerging technologies.
- Comfortable discussing technical products with both engineering and commercial stakeholders.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with a customer-focused approach.
- Experience working in B2B technology, industrial systems or technical solution sales is beneficial.
Responsibilities:
- Support technical sales across UAV platforms, payloads, software and communication systems.
- Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable technical solutions.
- Prepare offers, technical quotations, product presentations, tenders and supporting sales documentation.
- Conduct product demonstrations and support customer meetings, trade fairs and exhibitions.
- Maintain customer opportunities, technical requirements, sales activities and identify new business opportunities and maintain leads, customer requirements and sales activities within CRM systems.
- Maintain a strong understanding of company products, software, integrations and technical capabilities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Strong understanding of IT systems, software, networking and technical integrations.
- Ability to understand complex technical products and communicate them clearly to customers.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple customer opportunities.
- Willingness to travel for customer meetings, deployments, demonstrations and industry events.
- Previous experience operating and piloting UAVs is advantageous.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- English-speaking proficiency, right to work in the UK and Visa-free travel to the EU.
We offer exciting and competitive long-term career opportunities, hybrid working, and the opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team of engineers and designers. If you’re looking to join a dynamic and growing robotics company, please submit your resume and cover letter to office@airborne-robotics.com. We look forward to hearing from you!