US Production Lead

Voliro AG•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Want to become an innovator? Join us at the forefront of robotics to promote a new generation of drones — capable not just of flying, but of physically interacting with the world. At Voliro, we’re building Physical AI: intelligent flying robots that can sense, adapt, and act in the real world — unlocking safer and more efficient inspection and maintenance in complex industrial environments. Spun out of the world-renowned Autonomous Systems Lab at ETH Zurich in 2019, Voliro has since been recognized as Top Swiss Robotics Startup (2022), one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Robotics Companies Worldwide (2023), and winner of the Swiss Economic Award (2024). Following the release of our first product in 2022 and achieving product–market fit in 2023, we're now entering a high-growth phase. Voliro is backed by Cherry Ventures, one of Europe’s leading early-stage investors and by noa, a fast-rising VC firm focused on early-stage industrial and deeptech startups with global potential. With this strong support and fresh capital, we are scaling rapidly — building our global presence in North America and Europe and doubling down on delivering an exceptional customer experience. Voliro is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and we serve our US customers out of Houston, TX. US Production Lead [full-time] Starting date: as soon as possible Your role We need your help to meet the growing demand in the US for our flying robots. As a UAV Production, you will focus on building the US production, the team, and also assembling and testing new US-built drones, and getting them off the ground to deliver across the United States & Canada.

Requirements

Excellent craftsmanship with hands-on experience with electronics, mechanics, and integrated systems, including soldering
Your work is precise, thorough, and diligent, with a hands-on problem-solving attitude
You demonstrate a proactive work ethic: goal-driven, independent, and structured
Entrepreneurial thinker with a proactive and pragmatic mentality, hands-on and problem-solving attitude
Team player, open-minded, autonomous, goal-oriented, and highly motivated
Good command of spoken and written English, German as a plus

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of drone design and building
Drone piloting experience
Hands-on ability to troubleshoot HW/SW systems using multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
Technical degree with proven craftsmanship
3+ years of experience in relevant positions
Experience working on both mechanical & electrical systems
Experience working with Linux

Responsibilities

Building and organizing the US production and the team (later)
Assemble, maintain, and repair drones and equipment
Soldering and testing of mechatronic systems
Test-flying our novel drones
End-of-line testing and incoming goods inspections
Operating different tools, test benches & jigs (training will be provided)
Keeping the workplace clean and highly organized
Contribution to further development of our manufacturing, assembly, and test procedures

Benefits

Voliro is an opportunity for you to join a team at the forefront of the robotics industry, a team of pioneers and enthusiasts.
You will leverage your experience in a dynamic and multidisciplinary working environment and grow together with Voliro.
Innovation is our driver, and customer excellence is our mission.
We cultivate a transparent, motivating, and progressive company culture.
You will get unlimited PTO per year, health benefits, 401k matching, and at least 1 trip to Zürich per year to meet the team.

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