Electronics Technician

Electronics Technician

Hardware Engineering — UAV Systems

Company: EagleNXT - senseFly SA

Department: Hardware Engineering

Location: Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Reports to: Head of Hardware

Job type: Full-time/Part-time - 80% or more Position Summary

Position Summary We are looking for a hands-on Electronics Technician to join a small, experienced hardware team developing advanced UAV electronic systems. You will work directly with hardware engineers on prototype boards, R&D drones, test setups, and the day-to-day operations of the hardware laboratory. The core of the role is practical: incoming inspection of PCBs, bench measurements, high-quality SMD soldering and rework, prototype modification, and structured validation reporting. Around this core, you will contribute to lab management, drone configuration, test bench development, and CAD/PLM support, with scope adapted to your profile and experience.

Core Responsibilities

Incoming Inspection and PCB Quality

• Perform incoming inspection of prototype, pre-series, and production PCBs: visual inspection, electrical checks, and basic functional tests according to defined procedures.
• Apply proper ESD handling practices throughout inspection, assembly, and storage.
• Identify, document, and elevate non-conformities in coordination with Hardware Engineering and Quality, and support root cause analysis.

Electrical Measurements and Hardware Validation

• Perform electrical measurements according to test plans defined with hardware engineers and write the associated structured test reports (conditions, results, deviations, conclusions).
• Use standard laboratory instruments: multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, various probes, and, when required, spectrum analyzers.
• Execute board bring-up, functional checks, integration, and performance validation of electronic boards against operational and design requirements.
• Contribute to qualification tests and environmental protection activities, including conformal coating/tropicalization of production boards.

Soldering, Rework and Prototype Modification

• Perform high-quality SMD soldering following good workmanship practices, on small components and advanced packages (0201, 0402, SOT-23, DFN, QFN, etc.).
• Carry out clean, reliable patches on prototype electronic boards.
• Assemble and modify cables, harnesses, connectors, and small electronic subassemblies.
• Perform battery pack assembly strictly according to defined procedures and lithium battery safety rules.

Hardware Laboratory and Workshop Management

• Keep the hardware laboratory and workshop organized, clean, safe, and efficient.
• Manage workshop stock and lab consumables: ordering, tracking, and storage.
• Follow up on calibration, maintenance, and availability of laboratory equipment.
• Order and track components for PCB prototyping and help prepare prototype BoMs.

Additional Responsibilities

Depending on profile and workload, the role also covers:

• Configuration, update, and maintenance of R&D drones and hardware platforms, including hardware preparation for other teams (tests, demonstrations, validation campaigns).
• Design, build, and documentation of simple hardware test benches based on Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar platforms, and improvement of existing setups for repeatability and ease of use.
• Creation and maintenance of electronic components in OrCAD/KiCad libraries (symbols, footprints, metadata) and support of the component database in the PLM system.
• Production of small mechanical fixtures and lab tools using 3D printing.

Required Qualifications

• Technician ES/HF in electronics, electrical engineering, or industrial systems; or CFC in electronics/automation with solid hands-on experience in an R&D, production, or laboratory environment.
• French BTS, DUT/BUT, or equivalent European technical diploma in electronics is equally relevant.
• 2+ years of practical experience in electronics, hardware validation, PCB assembly, or laboratory testing.
• Strong hands-on soldering, PCB modification, and bench diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read schematics, BoMs, assembly drawings, and technical procedures, with a good understanding of basic analog, digital, and power electronics.
• Ability to follow test procedures, record results accurately, and write clear technical reports.
• Structured, precise, autonomous, and quality-oriented working style.
• Languages: fluent French required; technical English is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in UAVs, robotics, aerospace, avionics, or embedded/industrial electronic products.