UAV Maintenance & Repair Technician

DeltaQuad; Duivendrecht; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

27 days vacation

38-hour week

Travel reimbursement

Pension scheme

Innovative environment

Open culture

Lunch provided

Job summary

DeltaQuad in the Netherlands is seeking a UAV Maintenance & Repair Technician to ensure the readiness and reliability of our UAV systems. You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, calibrations, and firmware updates, and conduct flight readiness checks on deployed systems.

You will also support service center operations, maintain records, and collaborate with engineering for product improvements. The role requires hands-on experience, strong troubleshooting, and English proficiency, with

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience with UAV systems, electronics and mechanical repair.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills required.
• Experience with soldering and electronic components is needed.
• Structured and detail-oriented way of working is essential.
• Proactive mindset and ownership of tasks.
• Proficient in English (spoken and written).
• Based within commuting distance of Amsterdam (max 45 minutes).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Hands-on UAV experience

Troubleshooting skills

Soldering & electronics

Structured, detail-oriented

Proactive mindset

English proficiency

Commuting distance to Amsterdam

Tools

PX4

ArduPilot

Job description

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.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• 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

What you bring

Must-haves

• 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)

Nice-to-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

What we offer

• 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

Please note that, as part of our recruitment process, we may request a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and conduct a background screening in accordance with our screening policy. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation throughout this process.