Join Us
Help us fly farther, quieter, smarter
NOCTUA brings together engineers, researchers, pilots, and designers to build quiet, long-endurance aerial systems for demanding real-world missions. Our platform supports environmental monitoring, public safety, security, research, and infrastructure operations.
If you thrive in collaborative environments and want to see your work make a meaningful impact in the field, we’d love to hear from you.
Open Positions
Help us build what's next
Hardware Freelancer
Unpaid, internship-like engagement; 10–30% workload.
Zurich, Switzerland (hybrid)
We're looking for motivated, hands-on engineers to develop and integrate hardware for long-endurance UAVs. Help us build, test, and improve reliable systems for demanding field operations.
You will
- Design, prototype, and test airframe, electronics, and payload improvements
- Integrate sensors, RF systems, and other hardware into the aircraft
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues during lab and field testing
You bring
- Background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
- Experience with rapid prototyping, electronics, or hands-on hardware development
- Interest in long-endurance UAVs, sensing, and field-ready hardware
You get
- Valuable hands-on experience that will benefit your future studies and professional career
- Real responsibility and the opportunity to develop hardware that you’ll see fly
- A cracked, experienced team and a workspace at ETH Zentrum
How to apply
Send your CV + short motivation to contact@noctua-robotics.com.