Drone Operations

**About**HyLight**:
HyLight’s mission is to help society become more resilient to climate change by improving the observation and inspection of infrastructure.

We build HyLighters, airships that collect data across vast distances with zero emissions.

Our activities include:

- Detecting methane leaks from gas infrastructures (4% of global GHG emissions)
- Inspecting power lines to prevent outages and wildfires

By 2030, we aim to become the global leader in aerial monitoring.

In just 3 years, we have pushed the realm of possibilities: as we have:

- Developed 8 iterations of the HyLighter
- Logged over 200 flight hours
- Secured our first inspection contracts with Europe’s largest infrastructure operators
- Joined the world’s top startup accelerator, Y Combinator
- Raised €6 millions

HyLight is aiming for a diverse and included team, if your profile doesn't fit all the description but you can bring a diverse point of view, push it forward, it will be highly appreciated.

We’re well-funded and backed by top investors, providing the resources you wish you had when building your own business. We don’t care about traditional roles or titles—just that you’re smart, proactive, and bring the same founder-level ownership and drive to help us build something massive.

**Job Summary**:
As an Drone Operations & Maintenance Technician at HyLight, you will be at the heart of our field operations. You will prepare, deploy, operate, and maintain the HyLighter during missions across France and Europe. Your role is to ensure that every operation runs smoothly, safely, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

You will work directly on-site and collaborate closely with the regulatory and technical teams. Your missions will include pre-flight checks, flight operations, and on-the-ground maintenance, with a strong focus on data acquisition and system functionality.

If you are passionate about UAVs, love being outdoors, and want to take part in meaningful and innovative missions that serve the climate transition—this role is for you.

**The Mission**:
Under the guidance of our Head of Ops and in collaboration with embedded, electronics, and systems engineers, you’ll be at the heart of Hylight’s activity. Your responsibilities will include:

- Maintain HyLight's airship drones (HyLighters) during inspection missions
- Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant flight operations
- Conduct system checks, calibrations, and maintenance
- Work hand-in-hand with regulatory staff for flight approvals
- Represent HyLight on-site with clients and maintain professional communication
- Suggest improvements to flight procedures or drone reliability based on field feedback

**Profile Sought**:
This is an exhaustive list of sought after skills, if you have

**Technical Skills**:

- Assemble, wire, and solder electronic components (PCB-level or subassemblies) according to engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and manufacturing procedures.
- Integrate electronic assemblies into mechanical or aerospace systems (e.g., modules, payloads, avionics bays).
- Conduct basic electrical tests (continuity, insulation, functional tests).
- Comfort with fieldwork, including travel across France and Europe
- Familiarity with flight planning tools and aviation safety protocols
- Knowledge of data collection systems and sensors (cameras, LiDAR, etc.)
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues during operations
- Willingness to assist with logistics, maintenance, and client communication.

Technical bonus:
- Valid drone pilot certification (French DGAC or European equivalent)

**Soft Skills**:

- Good communication skills and teamwork mindset
- Highly organized and detail-oriented in documentation and execution
- Enjoys **hands-on work** (prototyping, setup, field testing)
- Willingness to be **present on-site**during test and flight activities
- Curious, analytical and proactive in problem-solving

**Languages**:
French (professional working proficiency), English (fluent - internal communication and documentation)

**What We Offer**:

- Shares of HyLight
- 100% reimbursement of public transport pass (Navigo) or €800/year for sustainable commuting
- Bike provided for commuting
- Free lunch
- Bi-annual offsite trips with the whole team
- Excellent work environment**:international team**, team events, **beautiful offices on a former airbase**

**Why You Should Join**:

- Founder Mentality: We value extreme ownership and want people who think like founders—fast decision makers, natural problem solvers, and executors.
- Ground Floor Opportunity: You’ll be helping to shape and grow a revolutionary company with the resources to back it.
- Impact & Speed: Work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will have immediate, tangible effects on the company’s success.

**Interview Process**:

- Introductory phone call (20 min)
- Video interview with our CTO Josef (40 min)
- On-site visit that includes a 1 hour technical test followed by a meeting with Fo