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Role Summary: We’re looking for a hands-on Mechatronic/System Engineer to lead and expand our hangar product line. This is a hybrid engineering and product owner role for someone who thrives in a small, dynamic, cross-functional team and wants to take full ownership of a critical product family.

You will contributo to managing the technical roadmap of hangars defining and tracking requirements, programming PLCs, coordinating developments, validating components, and supporting real-world deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, improvement, and scaling of Skycharge’s hangar systems.
• Define technical requirements, track progress, and maintain detailed product documentation.
• Program PLCs (Siemens or equivalent) for automation and system behavior.
• Coordinate engineering tasks across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Select and validate components for robustness, cost, and performance.
• Ensure testing, certification, and system reliability across operational environments.
• Support customer installations and integrations, ensuring fast, reliable service.
• Align developments with drone charging and docking teams, ensuring full-system compatibility.
• Contribute to the design and launch of new product variants in line with CaaS strategy.

Requirements:

• Senior profile. Degree in Mechatronic Engineering, Systems Engineering and/or relevant background.
• 5+ years of experience in multi-disciplinary product development.
• Strong PLC programming experience, preferably with Siemens or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to work independently and take full ownership of a product area.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, lean, startup environment with evolving priorities.
• Skilled in technical documentation, prototyping, and integration workflows.

Nice to Have:

• Background in drone systems, robotics, industrial automation.
• Experience with CE certifications (management)
• Familiarity with mission planner or backend software integration.

Our offerings include:

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Location: Trento, Italy

Job Type: Full-time

• Joining a thriving technology startup in Europe with promising growth potential;
• Being entrusted with responsibility and autonomy to make your own decisions;
• Access to cutting-edge technology and equipment;
• The ability to directly impact our success;
• Our headquarters are situated in Berlin, Germany, one of Europe's most vibrant startup hubs, and in Trento, Italy, in the heart of the Dolomites, a UNESCO Word Heritage site.