Drone Lab Technician, C-UAS
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 8, 2026. Sphere Defense scores B on the Alion truth index.
Who we are
Sphere Defense is a fully funded technology startup with the mission of providing allied countries with sovereign, effective and seamless autonomous countermeasures to neutralize todays’ and tomorrow’s aerial threats.
Sphere Defense was founded by industry veterans with previous successful exits, and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in the heart of Europe.
About you
You are an experienced and highly-motivated Drone Lab Technician that has worked with prototyping and assembling electronics and electro-mechanical products. Ideally, you have worked closely with design engineers in an organization dealing with robotics and/or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
What you’ll do
Assemble small series and prototypes of ground, UAS and C-UAS systems
Ensure assembly and repair activities are executed in a timely manner, with exceptional quality
Handle 3D printers and maintain them in working order
Support test campaigns in Belgium and abroad
Perform incoming inspection for raw materials and sub-assemblies deliveries
Advise the engineering teams on the assembly and repairability processes
Keep labs and machines clean and organized
Location: Onsite in Brussels, Belgium, with potential travel to Nivelles, Belgium
Requirements
Technical high-school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrable experience in a comparable role in technical organizations
Excellent hands-on abilities in the field of electronics, cabling, mechanical assembly
Experience with soldering, assembling and repairing electronic boards (PCBAs), including fine pitch components (QFNs, BGAs, QFPs)
Knowledge of and attention to ESD issues and familiarity with common lab tools (DMM, etc.)
Familiarity with crimping and cabling
Ability to operate and maintain FDM and resin 3D printers
Experience with organizing and maintaining an R&D laboratory
You are a self-starter, able to work in a high-ambiguity environment and willing to take up new challenges
Good written and spoken English, French or Dutch is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
CAM for lathe and CNCs
Leadership experience in technical environments
You have experience and/or are passionate about piloting drones or RC planes
What we offer
Attractive compensation
Year-end bonus eligibility
Stock Options Plan eligibility
Mobility Budget
32 days of holidays
Meal vouchers
Private Health insurance
We are building a core team of hard-working people. If you want to join a company with tremendous impact and you are autonomous, creative and driven, we want to hear from you!
Sphere Defense offers attractive compensation, stock options, and a unique opportunity to change the global defense landscape.
This role is only open to candidates with right to work in Belgium. We cannot provide visa sponsorship at this time.