Electronics Technician – Autonomous Drone Systems

About the role

Harmattan AI is seeking an Electronics Technician to join its Lausanne Engineering Hub. You will work in a fast‑growing environment developing autonomous drone platforms for air‑defence, ISR, strike and electronic warfare missions.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and expand the Altium Designer component library, including symbols, footprints and 3D models.
• Support PCB design reviews and perform hands‑on bring‑up and validation of new board revisions.
• Conduct electrical measurements and functional tests using oscilloscopes, multimeters and power analyzers.
• Assemble and integrate electronics into drone platforms, performing precision soldering and full system checkout.
• Write clear technical validation and test reports for each hardware iteration.
• Collaborate daily with hardware, systems, firmware/software and procurement teams.
• Mentor junior technicians or interns as the team expands.

Required profile

• Technical diploma in Electronics or Electrical Engineering from a Swiss/European institution (e.g., HEIG) or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of hands‑on experience as an electronics technician, preferably in drone/UAV, avionics, defense or aerospace environments.
• Proven ability to assemble electromechanical platforms and produce structured test documentation.

Required skills

• Altium Designer (schematic capture, library management).
• Precision soldering of micro‑components (0201, 0402) and advanced packages (QFN, BGA).
• Use of standard lab instruments: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers.
• PCB bring‑up and hardware validation.
• Technical test reporting.