Drone Technician

Drone Technician or Engineer | Full time | Oslo, Norway What's the weather like tomorrow? ? How much energy will my solar power plant generate this week? Is this flight path safe and efficient? Will there be enough rain to water my crops? As the weather affects many industries' performance, businesses keep a close eye on what's happening in the skies. At Meteomatics , we're a team of proud nerds who deliver the most accurate weather data to over 600 companies and research institutions worldwide. With our Meteodrones , we bridge the meteorological data gap, gathering and delivering the most accurate weather data We are looking for an experienced technician or engineer with a passion to make our drones fly As a Drone Technician/Engineer , you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of our drone technology. Your role is essential in ensuring that our drone network runs efficiently and safely, while continuously optimizing performance. You'll maintain and manage a network of drones in Norway, ensuring minimal downtime and the highest standards of service. Join us in our newly inaugurated office in the heart of Oslo Your responsibilities Monitor and manage the operation of a network of drones, ensuring optimal performance across all systems. Perform and document routine maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics on drones and associated equipment. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to drone hardware and software, including propulsion, navigation, and communication systems. Travel to field sites as necessary to support remote operations, field maintenance and deployments. Calibrate and test drones to ensure proper functioning. Collaborate with the engineering teams in St. Gallen to develop and implement upgrades or modifications to drone technology. Stay current with the latest advancements in drone technology, and industry trends. Your qualifications Degree or certification in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or a related technical field. Experience in safety critical technical assembly or maintenance, ideally in the area of aviation or UAV systems, or related technology. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to troubleshooting technical issues and a high quality mindset. Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages are a plus) and a team-oriented mindset. Ability to work both in the lab and in the field, with regular travels required. Nice to have: experience with drone data analysis. Training period : Willingness and ability to participate in a training period in Switzerland of 3 - 6 months. What We Offer: Compensation : Competitive salary and benefits package. Company Culture : A dynamic and collaborative company culture, with a highly motivated and passionate team of international colleagues (see more here ). Professional Development : Opportunities for professional development, working with a high degree of responsibility. Innovation : Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the future of drone networks. The chance to be part of a fast-growing company that's revolutionising the industry Meteomatics is a world-leading weather and climate data provider, passionate about transforming and growing the application of weather information globally. We want people who share our mission to help organizations accelerate the energy transition and protect lives and property by accessing accurate weather forecasts. As part of the team, you will help Meteomatics and our diverse customer base from multiple industries gain weather insights across a wide range of use cases across the globe. Still reading? We're looking forward to your application To learn more about Meteomatics, please visit our website: www.meteomatics.com Meteomatics is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Direct applications only