As Aircraft Technician / Fluggeräteelektroniker, you are responsible for supporting the hands-on build, integration and testing of our eVTOL prototype - bringing the aircraft from the CAD model to the flight test range.
Your primary focus lies on complex avionic installations, electrical integration and precise mechanical work, requiring a holistic understanding of the complete aircraft rather than simply following predefined instructions.
This is not a purely execution-focused role - you will be an active member of the Build & Test team, identifying issues, proposing practical solutions and ensuring that systems are installed, assembled and tested with the required level of quality, reliability and attention to detail.
Ideally, you bring an EASA Part-66 CAT B2 license, or a combined B1/B2 background, and are comfortable working across both electrical/avionic and mechanical tasks in a prototype environment.
Operating in an eVTOL startup environment, this role requires flexibility, ownership and a hands-on mindset. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing and flight test teams to help turn our aircraft design into a functional and test-ready prototype.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Perform end-to-end assembly and integration of eVTOL prototypes, including avionics, flight controllers, high-voltage drivetrain components and mechanical structures
Fabricate, route and install aerospace-grade wire harnesses, sensors, connectors and related electrical components
Perform continuity checks, functional tests and troubleshooting of electrical and avionic systems
Execute precision mechanical assembly tasks, including the installation of actuators, landing gear components, cooling systems and structural parts
Handle and install carbon-fiber composite components such as CFRP structural parts with the required care and accuracy
Support flight test operations as part of the test crew, including pre-flight checks, electrical health monitoring, startup and shutdown support, and on-site troubleshooting
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and integration issues in close collaboration with engineering teams
Support rapid hardware iterations during fitting, integration and test activities, including practical on-the-spot solutions such as drilling, shimming, reworking or re-wiring
Carry out modifications and repairs on prototype aircraft to support build progress and flight test readiness
Maintain precise build logs, including documentation of mechanical modifications, electrical configurations and system changes
Support the preparation and execution of aircraft inspections, functional checks and test-readiness reviews
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve build quality, system reliability, maintainability and test efficiency
WHAT YOU BRING
Completed apprenticeship as Fluggeräteelektroniker, Fluggerätmechaniker, mechatronics technician, or comparable technical qualification with significant aerospace experience
Ideally holding an EASA Part-66 CAT B2 license; candidates with a CAT B1 license and strong affinity for electrical and avionic systems are also highly welcome
Strong hands-on skills in wiring, crimping, connector assembly and troubleshooting in complex electrical environments
Experience with aerospace-standard wiring and crimping practices, including MIL-spec components, is a strong advantage
Solid mechanical skills, including the use of precision tools, torqueing procedures, basic metalwork and careful handling of aircraft components
Experience working with composite structures, especially CFRP/GFRP, is an advantage
Good understanding of aircraft systems, electrical integration and the interaction between mechanical, electrical and avionic components
Experience with high-voltage systems is desirable
Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently in a prototype environment
Strong "maker" mentality and willingness to take ownership of varied hands-on tasks — from crimping connectors to torquing motor mounts
Ability to work accurately under time pressure while maintaining high quality and safety standards
Fluency in English, especially for technical documentation; German language skills are an advantage
Curiosity and motivation to continuously learn new skills, systems and technologies
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-scale aerospace engineering, not concept slides
A 60+ engineer team at Ottobrunn
Real ownership and flat hierarchies: a modern startup culture where your input shapes decisions, not just execution
Flexible working hours, remote work, and competitive compensation
Health & wellbeing: EGYM Wellpass membership and subsidized lunch in our canteen
Office extras: espresso coffee, fresh fruit, and soft drinks, plus regular team and company events, and plenty more once you're on board
ERC was founded to close Europe's critical capability gap in the sky. Two full-scale demonstrators. Two EU records. Built for the missions that cannot wait.