UAV Maintenance & Repair Technician

• Hands-on experience with UAV systems, electronics, and mechanical repair

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

• Experience with tools, soldering, and electronic components

• Structured and detail-oriented way of working

• Proactive mindset

• Proficient in English (spoken and written)

• Based within commuting distance of Amsterdam (maximum 45 minutes)

• Coaching and professional growth opportunities

• 27 vacation days (based on full-time)

• 38-hour workweek with flexible working hours

• Travel reimbursement of €0.25/km or full compensation for public transport (2nd class)

• Excellent pension scheme through the PME pension fund

• Work in an innovative, high-tech environment with real-world impact

• Open, informal company culture where your ideas are valued

• Lunch provided by DeltaQuad, monthly team drinks, and regular team activities

As a UAV Maintenance & Repair Technician at DeltaQuad, you are responsible for ensuring the operational readiness and reliability of our UAV systems. You diagnose technical issues, perform repairs, and make sure every system meets the highest quality standards before deployment.

You play a key role in maintaining mission-critical systems and support both internal teams and customers with your technical expertise. Your work directly contributes to the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of our products in real-world environments.

Maintenance & Repair

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair UAV systems (airframes, avionics, propulsion, payloads)

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and system checks

• Replace components such as motors, ESCs, sensors, GPS modules, and other subsystems

• Perform firmware updates, calibrations, and system configurations

• Conduct functional testing and flight readiness checks after repairs

Service Center Operations

• Manage incoming and outgoing repair cases and service requests

• Maintain accurate service records, repair reports, and documentation

• Ensure proper handling, storage, and tracking of UAV systems and components

• Maintain tools, test equipment, and workspace organization

• Support spare parts management and inventory tracking

Quality & Reliability

• Ensure all repairs meet DeltaQuad quality standards and safety requirements

• Identify recurring issues and provide feedback to engineering teams

• Contribute to continuous improvement of repair processes and service workflows

• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and aviation safety standards

Support & Collaboration

• Provide technical support to internal teams (operations, training, customer support)

• Assist in preparing systems for demos, training, and deployments

• Support root cause analysis and failure investigations

• Collaborate with engineering on product updates and improvements

Must-haves

• Experience with fixed-wing or VTOL UAV systems

• Background in avionics, electronics, or aerospace engineering

• Experience in a service or repair environment

• Familiarity with flight controllers and UAV software (e.g. PX4, ArduPilot)

• Experience with quality control or testing procedures