Founding Drone & Avionics Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 15, 2025. SE3 Labs scores C on the Alion truth index.
Join SE3 Labs as Founding Drone & Avionics Technician
Help us get our autonomous systems airborne. You’ll own electrical integration from prototype to flight. Early team, deep tech, high impact.
About SE3
SE3 Labs is building Spatial AI by combining 3D computer vision with large language models (LLMs). We believe the ability to reason about and act within physical space is foundational to unlocking the next generation of automation, from construction to smart infrastructure, and ultimately, defense.
Now, we’re building the physical platform to bring Spatial AI to life. That means high-performance, real-world robotic systems (starting with UAVs) and we’re looking for a hands-on operator who’s ready to bring these machines into the real world.
About the Role
As our Founding Drone & Avionics Technician, you’ll play a key role in getting our fleet of autonomous drones ready for flight. Working closely with our engineering team, you’ll establish our professional-grade avionics shop, build harnesses and integration workflows, and ensure every system is measured, tested, and flight-proven. You won’t just follow instructions, you’ll improve the way we work on your initiative and directly with our engineering team.
What You’ll Work On
Wire & Build: Assemble and test prototype avionics units, including harnesses and electrical subsystems for UAVs
Integrate & Checkout: Install, measure, and verify electronics inside flight vehicles, ensuring robust, repeatable, and high-quality integration
Own the Shop: Set up, organize, and maintain our avionics workspace by selecting quality tools and building out a scalable integration process
Improve & Suggest: Spot design flaws, propose improvements, and help us move faster and build better
Test & Feedback: Support qualification and development testing, from vibration to thermal tests, and loop feedback back to engineering
Your Profile
You’ve completed a technical apprenticeship or training in a relevant field, e.g., Fluggeräteelektroniker, Elektroniker, or you’re EASA-certified
You bring 3+ years of hands-on experience assembling wiring harnesses and electronics, ideally in aerospace or high-reliability systems
You’re proficient in soldering wires, connectors, and PCBs, and you know your way around aerospace crimping and wire tools
You’re comfortable using electronic diagnostic tools and have a solid grasp of troubleshooting workflows
You care about precision, build quality, and structure. You know that great systems start with clean, reliable integration
You bring a proactive, organized approach and a deep sense of ownership. You don't just build, you improve
Conversational English is a must; German is a strong plus
Especially Valued Bonus Skills
Experience with sensors, signal chains, and testing setups
Operating or tuning drones (and the scars to prove it)
Familiarity with CAD, PLM, or MES systems
Experience running environmental tests like vibration or thermal
Perks & Benefits
Get Certified: We'll train you to become a certified drone pilot
31 Paid Days Off: 30 vacation days plus your birthday off
Well-being Access: Free membership to gyms, yoga, and wellness through EGYM Wellpass
Team Offsites: We go on 2 company retreats per year, our last ones were in Italy and Greece
Mentorship: Work closely with experienced engineers and get paired with a professional mentor to support your growth
Our Process
Intro Call (20 min): Let’s get to know each other (conducted by Michael, our Chief of Staff)
Technical Interview (45 min): (with Lukas, our Hardware Lead)
Onsite Trial/Case (1.5 hrs): We’ll build or test something together, just like on the job (together with our Hardware Team)
Team Dinner/Lunch: See if it’s a culture fit on both sides