Prototyping Technician (Mechanical)

About Heart Aerospace

Heart’s mission is to create the most affordable and sustainable mode of transport for regional travel. Our goal is to serve the market in every corner of the world.

Our first aircraft is the ES-19, a nineteen-passenger airliner with an operating range of 400 km. The ES-19 is a fully electric aircraft, and our goal is to have the aircraft certified for commercial operation by 2026.

Your place of work will be at our main office and hangar facility. This is located at Säve Airport in Gothenburg, Sweden. Relocation assistance can be provided. At Heart you’ll be working at the cutting edge of technology while contributing towards a sustainable future. We offer stock options to all our employees and a challenging and inspiring work environment.

We seek a motivated mechanical technician to join our small, fast moving team developing a new electric aircraft in Sweden. We’re in a very expansive phase and now is the time to join our team.

Come help us write a new chapter in the history of aviation together.

Role Description

To succeed in this role, we see that you have a passion for working in and around aircraft, are skilled with hand assembly processes and mechanical engineering construction. You are a responsible, practical person who enjoys a “hands-on” role and you can work both independently and as part of a small team. Additionally, you enjoy taking on difficult challenges and finding innovative solutions, you readily adapt to change, and you are motivated and driven to continually learn and improve.

Your responsibilities will be to:

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Assist in the management and development of aircraft hangar facilities

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Work as part of a team to construct workshops, labs and aviation test rigs

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Build-up an appropriate inventory of tools and equipment to support engineering developments

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Perform inspection, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical equipment

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Oversee and maintain the goods-in receiving area and supervise local logistics

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Ensure safe working practices


Qualifications & Experience

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Knowledge of Cad & Cam

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Completed Health and Safety training (BAM training or similar)

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Metal working (Lathe, CNC Machining, Welding, Panel beating)

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Wood working (General construction)

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3D Printing

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Fork-lift truck license

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Knowledge of local area / engineering suppliers is an advantage

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Composite

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Strong organisational skills

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Excellent communication skills

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Eagerness to work with others

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Passion for aircraft and Heart's mission



At Heart Aerospace, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We are growing and there will be plenty of opportunities for development and taking on other responsibilities.

Heart is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working at Heart Aerospace is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world more accessible and sustainable.