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Prototype and Production Technician
Build, wire and repair Vaubren’s prototypes, from printed parts to finished aircraft.
About Vaubren
Vaubren is a European defence technology company developing aircraft, command software, sensing and electronic warfare as one integrated system, with a person in command of every use of force. Our engineering team is based in Bulgaria, inside the European Union and NATO.
The role
You will build the hardware the engineers design: airframes, harnesses, electronics assemblies and ground equipment. The hard problem is building prototypes quickly while keeping them neat, repeatable and traceable, so that what flies matches what was designed.
Why this role
- Build aircraft that fly within weeks of being designed
- Work side by side with engineers and the test pilot
- Learn across mechanics, electronics and flight test
What you will do
- Build airframes and assemblies from drawings, including printed and composite parts
- Make wiring harnesses, solder and assemble electronics to a clear standard
- Run and maintain the 3D printers and workshop tools
- Maintain and repair the test fleet
- Keep parts and builds traceable and the workshop organised
- Support bench tests and flight tests
Qualifications
- Typically 2+ years in electronics assembly, composites, model aircraft or mechanical workshop work
- Neat soldering and wiring
- Ability to read drawings and wiring diagrams
- Care and precision in the workshop
- A vocational or technical qualification in electronics or mechanics, or equivalent experience
If you meet most of these points but not all, we still encourage you to apply.
Nice to have
- Drone building or repair
- Composite lay-up or 3D printing
- IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification
Working at Vaubren
- A full-time role in Bulgaria, inside the European Union and NATO
- Work across the whole system, from design review to field test
- Small teams with real ownership of their work
- Relocation discussed with each candidate
- Responsibilities, compensation and start date agreed in writing
How we hire
- 01
Application
Apply for a role or send an open application. Every application is reviewed by the team that is hiring.
- 02
First conversation
A call about your experience, the role and what you are looking for.
- 03
Technical interviews
A discussion of your past work and a practical problem drawn from the role.
- 04
Meet the team
Meet the people you would work with, in person in Bulgaria where possible.
- 05
Offer
Responsibilities, compensation and start date, agreed in writing.
Security and eligibility
Some roles involve work that is subject to security vetting and export control. Where a role requires it, we explain the process early, and an offer may depend on eligibility for national security clearance. You do not need a clearance to apply.
Vaubren is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone with the skills for the role, whatever their background. If you need an adjustment during the hiring process, tell us and we will make it.