Erstellt am 15. August 2026
Technical Model Maker
Highcat GmbH
Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg 78462, Germany
Vollzeit
Reference: 632083882
ABOUT THE ROLE
You'll support our development team with the build, integration, and testing of prototypes for drones, controllers, ground stations, and gimbals. You'll work closely with the development team, implement technical specifications independently, and clearly report bugs, deviations, and areas for improvement.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
ABOUT YOU
Send us your background along with examples of your own projects, builds, or repairs. What matters most is what you can do in practice and what you've already built yourself.
ABOUT HIGHCAT
HIGHCAT builds technology that protects those who protect us. We develop advanced systems for firefighters, military units, emergency responders, and critical infrastructure teams, delivering tools that enhance situational awareness, improve decision-making, and save lives in high-stakes environments. Our customers operate in conditions where technology failure means mission failure, and mission failure can mean loss of life. We take that responsibility seriously.
We're backed by leading venture capital and strategic partners who understand that defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure represent not just massive markets, but moral imperatives. Our team combines deep technical expertise with operational experience in the domains we serve. We're building at scale while staying primarily focused on the people who depend most on our technology. If you believe that technology should serve those who serve, and that operational excellence is how mission-driven companies turn vision into reality, HIGHCAT is where you belong.
You'll support our development team with the build, integration, and testing of prototypes for drones, controllers, ground stations, and gimbals. You'll work closely with the development team, implement technical specifications independently, and clearly report bugs, deviations, and areas for improvement.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Build, wire, and test prototypes and electromechanical assemblies according to drawings, parts lists, and work instructions
- Solder electronic components and reliably work with connectors, pinouts, and simple circuit diagrams
- Systematically isolate electrical and mechanical faults, take measurements, and document results
- Work with 3D-printed parts as well as carbon and aluminum components
- Plan material requirements, procure components, and manage stock for ongoing prototypes
- Independently prepare and carry out outdoor and flight tests; the development team supports and accompanies you whenever questions arise or support is needed
- Document assembly processes, testing requirements, parts lists, and work instructions during the transition to production
- Build and permanently establish reliable structures, organization, and traceable processes in prototyping; as needs grow, help build up a small team over time
ABOUT YOU
- Hands-on experience in prototyping, mechatronics, or a comparable technical role, along with confident use of CAD (Onshape preferred) - practical skills count more than formal qualifications
- Solid practical knowledge of electrics and electronics, and confident use of soldering irons, wiring, connectors, pinouts, simple circuit diagrams, and measuring equipment
- Ability to confidently read and understand technical documentation, datasheets, and manuals in English
- Basic understanding of how mechanics, electronics, power supply, and sensors interact
- Careful, structured, and quality-conscious way of working, along with patience for repeated testing and adjustment steps
- Independent prioritization, a strong sense of responsibility and safety awareness, and a tidy workspace
- Clear communication, teamwork, willingness to learn, and a systematic, solution-oriented approach to troubleshooting
- Experience in technical model making as well as with 3D printing and assembly work
- Interest in drone technology and experience setting up technical processes or guiding a small team
- 30 vacation days, pay based on experience, and a three-to-six-month probationary period by agreement
- Hands-on work environment, tools provided as needed, and openness to further training
- Working hours Monday to Friday, generally 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; breaks flexible within the legal framework
Send us your background along with examples of your own projects, builds, or repairs. What matters most is what you can do in practice and what you've already built yourself.
ABOUT HIGHCAT
HIGHCAT builds technology that protects those who protect us. We develop advanced systems for firefighters, military units, emergency responders, and critical infrastructure teams, delivering tools that enhance situational awareness, improve decision-making, and save lives in high-stakes environments. Our customers operate in conditions where technology failure means mission failure, and mission failure can mean loss of life. We take that responsibility seriously.
We're backed by leading venture capital and strategic partners who understand that defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure represent not just massive markets, but moral imperatives. Our team combines deep technical expertise with operational experience in the domains we serve. We're building at scale while staying primarily focused on the people who depend most on our technology. If you believe that technology should serve those who serve, and that operational excellence is how mission-driven companies turn vision into reality, HIGHCAT is where you belong.
