UAV Prototype Assembly & Test Technician

Destinus; Payerne; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quiet Capital is seeking an Assembly & Test Technician to assemble and test prototypes and small production batches of our UAV systems. You will work with the hardware and software team to ensure that each product is built, wired and tested to the highest quality standards before validation and deployment.

This role combines mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, soldering and functional testing, and you will prepare and maintain assembly and test documentation including BOMs, work instructions

Qualifications

• CFC in Electronics, Electrical, Automation or equivalent technical background.
• Comfortable performing mechanical work, including drilling, assembly and electrical wiring/cabling.
• Skilled in soldering and electronic assembly.
• Confidence using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and signal generators to analyse, validate and debug signals.
• English communication skills at CEFR level B2.

Responsibilities

• Work with the hardware and software teams to improve performance and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and software teams during initial testing phases to ensure components operate as expected.
• Support full system integration and testing, bringing together mechanical, electronic and software elements.
• Contribute to cabling activities for clean, reliable, well‑structured connections across the test environment.
• Conduct mechanical assembly, drilling, cabling and functional testing of prototypes and equipment.
• Provide inventory and stock management for R&D, ensuring availability of components and materials.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly and test procedures.

Skills

Soldering

Electrical wiring

Mechanical assembly

Lab equipment

Education

CFC in Electronics / Electrical / Automation

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Job description

Quiet Capital is seeking an Assembly & Test Technician to assemble and test prototypes and small production batches of our UAV systems. You will work with the hardware and software team to ensure that each product is built, wired and tested to the highest quality standards before validation and deployment.

This role combines mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, soldering and functional testing, and you will prepare and maintain assembly and test documentation including BOMs, work instructions