Working Student Drone Tester (40% average workload)

Wingtra AG seeks a Working Student Drone Tester in Zürich for outdoor mission execution, data logging, and engineering support. This onsite role requires a driving license and technical study enrollment.

This hands-on position focuses on conducting outdoor test flights with advanced drones, collecting operational data, and communicating findings directly to the engineering team to support product development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drone hardware and equipment, then execute scheduled outdoor test missions.
• Record results and note any unexpected behavior from the drones or associated applications.
• Upload flight logs and test data to provide feedback to engineers.
• Create clear issue tickets and perform follow-up tests alongside the engineering staff.
• Travel to various test sites around Zurich, including rural or mountainous areas.
• Potential to expand into related tasks such as drone repair or developing test tooling.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a technical Bachelor’s program, preferably in the early or middle stages.
• Hold a valid Swiss Category B driving license and feel confident driving in rural or mountainous terrain.
• Be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and on different terrains; remote work is not an option.
• Demonstrate carefulness, reliability, and safety awareness, along with strong observational and communication skills.
• Possess very good spoken and written English skills (B2 level or higher).
• Feel at ease learning and utilizing new software tools.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of the German language is considered an advantage.
• While prior professional or drone experience is not required, a hands-on attitude, sense of ownership, and willingness to learn are essential.

What the company offers

• Gain hands-on experience with advanced drones and collaborate closely with testing and engineering teams.
• Secure an entry point into a leading Swiss robotics company with opportunities for professional growth.
• Enjoy a flexible 40% average workload, adjustable between 30% and 50% monthly based on availability and company needs.
• Join a young, dynamic team with free snacks and a supportive environment of enthusiastic colleagues.

About the company

Wingtra AG is a venture-backed robotics scaleup founded at ETH Zurich, employing over 125 people globally. The company aims to digitize the world by building aerial robots that provide data solutions to industries such as mining, construction, agriculture, and humanitarian sectors. The culture is feedback-driven, unconventional yet structured, and emphasizes open communication, continuous learning, and helping each other reach maximum potential.

• The team values open communication, asking hard questions, and valuing diverse viewpoints.
• The company culture emphasizes continuous learning and helping each other reach maximum potential.
• The environment is described as feedback-driven, unconventional yet structured and progressive.