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VÆRIDION

Electric microliner for regional air travel

Battery Assembly Electrician / Technician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Gauting, Germany
HybridThis is an in-office role; occasional remote work may be possible.
Manufacturing & Production OperationsProduct Assembly

About the job

Requirements
  • Completed apprenticeship or training as an electronics technician, electrician, mechatronics technician, mechanic, or a comparable qualification.
  • Relevant experience in manufacturing, testing, or repair of electro-mechanical systems.
  • Proficiency working with high-voltage systems up to 1 kV.
  • Experience with high-power battery systems or a strong willingness to learn.
  • Familiarity with modern production equipment and methods or a strong willingness to learn.
  • Ability to interpret engineering documentation and follow written instructions in English.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • German language skills are a plus.
  • Ability to prioritize, manage, and execute multiple simultaneous tasks.
Responsibilities
  • Assemble and manufacture low- and high-voltage battery components and assemblies.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and report defects to the appropriate teams.
  • Document manufacturing data in the production system.
  • Collaborate with the research and development team to improve processes, equipment, tooling, and repair solutions.
  • Conduct quality control inspections to ensure assembled components meet required standards and specifications.
  • Implement and maintain quality assurance protocols during assembly.
  • Identify and address quality issues promptly to prevent defects and ensure high-quality output.
  • Assist with inventory management of parts, tools, and equipment.
  • Promote and uphold a culture of safety across all teams.
  • Prototype, assemble, test, and maintain aircraft propulsion battery systems, including physical and functional integration of battery management system electronics, thermal management systems, and battery cells.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in cable harness assembly, crimping, and termination using MIL-spec connectors.
  • Experience with laser welding, ultrasonic welding, or battery spot welding.

About the company

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VÆRIDION

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Vaeridion develops electric regional air mobility using a zero-emission microliner designed to serve underserved regional corridors. The aircraft seats up to nine passengers plus crew and flies up to 500 km on a single charge, using a glider-inspired wing design integrated with batteries to minimize energy use. The service connects regional airfields that are within about 20 km for 80% of Germany’s population, enabling faster, cleaner travel compared with trains or long road trips. Revenue comes from offering these efficient flights to travelers who otherwise face time-consuming options, with a focus on business travelers who can avoid overnight stays and save time. Vaeridion’s approach differentiates itself by prioritizing energy efficiency and regional accessibility through a purpose-built, eco-friendly aircraft and a network strategy that links smaller airports to reduce travel time.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$18.9M

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • On June 11, 2026, VÆRIDION passed PDR and targeted first flight in 100 weeks.
  • On March 3, 2026, the EIB backed industrialization and future investment planning.
  • On June 5, 2026, VÆRIDION expanded its advisory committee with airlines, airports, and financiers.

What critics are saying

  • The Microliner has no first flight yet; a 2027 slip pushes 2030 entry.
  • Battery certification remains unresolved; Molicel packs and high-voltage systems can stall testing.
  • Without follow-on capital, VÆRIDION becomes another Lilium-style insolvency before certification.

What makes VÆRIDION unique

  • VÆRIDION’s glider-inspired Microliner wing targets extreme efficiency on 400-kilometer regional routes.
  • Its Oberpfaffenhofen battery facility and test house vertically integrate propulsion development.
  • EASA pre-application contracts with GKN Aerospace established certification paths for high-voltage systems.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Wellness Program
  • Stock Options
  • Commuter Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

10%
Aviation International News
Jun 11th, 2026
Electric Aviation Innovators Call for Bizjet Taxes

Electric aviation innovators call for bizjet taxes. Open letter to European Commission calls for more support and tax reform June 11, 2026 A group of aviation innovators has urged the European Commission (EC) to do more to support efforts to bring all-electric and hybrid-electric aircraft into commercial service. In an open letter published on June 11, signatories including aircraft developers Vaeridion, Aura Aero, and Elysian called for more support for research and development and industrialization, as well as changes (including tax reform) to make the market for the new technology more viable. The companies complained that the EU market for what it calls zero-emission and hybrid aircraft (ZEHA) puts green aviation at a competitive disadvantage. It wants the EC to introduce stronger disincentives for the air transport sector to keep using carbon-emitting fuel. "Today, an electric plane pays more taxes for its renewable electricity than a conventional plane for its polluting fuel," commented Carlos López de la Osa, aviation technical manager with advocacy group Transport & Environment, which also signed the letter. "If we want to decarbonize aviation, we are flying in the wrong direction." The solution, he told AIN, is to make companies and consumers pay more for pollution. "This includes extending the scope of the EU ETS [Emissions Trading Scheme] to flights departing from the EU, and taxing the use of fossil fuel and private jets," he stated. Companies making the appeal to the EC want revenues from the new taxes to support work on ZEHA programs. They have called for increased support for the sector in the EC's next Multiannual Financial Framework, including backing for start-ups to get their aircraft and other green technologies "from lab to market." Slot allocation reform. The letter demands reform of EU airport regulations to give operators of ZEHA aircraft priority access to slots. It also proposes changes to the Ground Handling Directive "to ensure fair and transparent access to electric charging and hydrogen refueling services" as well as a more competitive market for energy supplies at airports. The signatories want the EC to help mitigate the elevated operating costs that ZEHA aircraft will have at the small-scale, early adoption phase. They called for concessions to favor electric aviation through the ReFuelEU rules and in the way the ETS is applied. "ZEHA technologies can reduce Europe's dependence on foreign energy, strengthen our aviation industry's leadership, and reduce emissions," López de la Osa said. "But today, our policy framework burdens these clean aircraft. If the EU truly wants zero-emission and hybrid aircraft to fly, it needs to put its laws where its mouth is." Last week, Vaeridion, which is developing a nine-seat electric regional aircraft, announced new additions to its market advisory committee. These include the following prospective operators and partners: ABS Jets, Aer Arann Islands, Avanti Air, BayernLB, BRUS, E-Flight Academy, Green Flyway, IDRF, NRG2fly, and Power Up.

ASDNews
Apr 23rd, 2026
VAERIDION selects Garmin flight displays to power test campaign of its 100% electric Microliner.

VAERIDION selects Garmin flight displays to power test campaign of its 100% electric Microliner. * VAERIDION has selected Garmin avionics to equip the first test articles of its 100% electric Microliner. * Garmin is the go-to provider of avionics solutions in the General Aviation market. * The flight display selection marks an important milestone towards the Microliner's first flight. VÆRIDION, a 100% electric aircraft manufacturer, announced today the selection of Garmin(R) to equip VÆRIDION's initial Microliner test aircraft with G600 TXi(TM) flight displays, marking a key step toward the aircraft's first flight. As VÆRIDION accelerates toward Microliner's first flight, selecting the avionics provider represents a significant milestone in advancing the aircraft's development. The Microliner is slated to enter commercial service in 2030, bringing zero emissions commercial flight from the testing space to the runway. Garmin is a leading provider for General Aviation platforms, powering a diverse portfolio of avionics solutions that serve markets ranging from rotorcraft and business jets to advanced air mobility programs and commercial air carriers. Its G600 TXi(TM) flight display combines proven performance with a highly flexible, configurable integration. The modern, intuitive touchscreen interface enhances operational efficiency and situational awareness, while Garmin's innovative safety systems set a benchmark across the sector. Together, these capabilities make the Garmin flight displays an ideal choice - not only for launching the Microliner's flight-test campaign, but also as a foundation for future cockpit development. "By combining innovative propulsion architecture with decades of aerospace know-how, our aircraft represents the best of both worlds. Equipping the Microliner with a best-in-class avionics suite from Garmin was a natural choice for us," said Markus Kochs-Kämper, CTO of VÆRIDION. "Particularly for our test aircraft, the system provides reliability, flexibility, and situational awareness needed to support a rigorous flight-test campaign. We are proud to work alongside Garmin's team to bring our solution forward." Aircraft sensors - company evaluation report, 2025. "We are honored to have the G600 TXi(TM) flight displays selected for VÆRIDION's test aircraft. The advanced flight display capabilities coupled with a touchscreen interface provide a modern solution and safety-enhancing technologies to the aircraft," said Carl Wolf, Vice President Aviation Sales, Marketing, Programs & Support at Garmin. Meanwhile, VÆRIDION continues to scale its capabilities, having recently opened its battery manufacturing facility and test house at Oberpfaffenhofen special airport. This expansion further strengthens the company's vertical integration, enhances control over critical technologies, and supports the timeline toward first flight and beyond. Publishdate: Apr 23, 2026

a2b Global Media Ltd
Mar 5th, 2026
EIB to Provide Advisory Support for VÆRIDION Aircraft Development

EIB to provide advisory support for VÆRIDION aircraft development. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced that, through its advisory services, it will be providing support for the German aviation company VÆRIDION during the development of a fully electric regional aircraft. Advisory support will aim to assist the company in the advancement of its Microliner programme towards industrialisation, as well as prepare it for future investment. The EU Innovation Fund will support the acceleration of an industrial launch (C) European Investment Bank All support will be provided under the EU Innovation Fund Project Development Assistance (IFPDA) programme. Ivor van Dartel, CEO and Co-founder of VÆRIDION, said: Electric regional aircraft can transform how people move between smaller cities and regions - not in 2050, but within the next decade. With the Microliner, Airportindustry News aim to provide clean, affordable flights on routes that today are either unserved or reliant on fossil fuels, leveraging the 2,300 regional airports that already exist across Europe. The EIB's advisory support brings in scaleup expertise on topics like project structuring, risk management and access to public and private funding, helping Airportindustry News turn a promising technology prototype into a bankable industrial project that can be rolled out at scale. VÆRIDION, a manufacturer of small, all-electric regional aircraft, is bringing together engineers to develop the Microliner, a 9-seat, fully electric aircraft designed for short-haul regional routes up to 400 kilometres. The new aircraft is intended to operate with zero inflight emissions, lower noise levels and higher energy efficiency than traditional aircraft, and will aim to offer a new option for cost-competitive and climate friendly regional connections. The company has, thus far, secured an initial order, as well as partnerships with a number of additional companies. Designed to improve access to remote regions currently underserved by both highway and high-speed rail, once developed the vehicle would aim to provide electric flights from small existing airport, relinking mid-sized cities, islands and rural regions that have recently lost scheduled air services. As part of its development programme; VÆRIDION plans to establish a dedicated manufacturing site at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport in Germany, which will serve as the company's primary production and assembly hub for its proprietary airborne battery systems, as well as the central testing location for the Microliner's first flight. The facility should, additionally, lay the groundwork for future serial production of the Microliner, which, once in operation, is expected to contribute to the decarbonisation of short haul aviation whilst simultaneously enhancing regional connectivity. Current targets will see the Microliner embark on its first flight in 2027, with entry into service expected by 2030 following certification. By this time, the company has stated that it anticipates that Microliners could provide a zero-emission alternative on a large share of today's short haul turboprop routes across Europe. For its part; the EIB's advisory team will aid VÆRIDION in the drawing up of a detailed business plan, financing structure and risk analysis so that private investors and public funds may support a ramp-p from technology prototype to serial production.

Vaeridion
Feb 3rd, 2026
VÆRIDION Appoints Otto Verhoeff as Chief Business Officer

VÆRIDION appoints Otto Verhoeff as Chief Business Officer. Munich, February 03, 2026 - VÆRIDION today announced that Otto Verhoeff has joined the company's leadership team as Chief Business Officer (CBO). After more than a year serving as an external advisor, Verhoeff now steps into an in-house executive role to drive the expansion and execution of VÆRIDION's commercial strategy and business operations as the company advances towards its 2030 certification and commercialization targets. During his advisory tenure, Verhoeff worked closely with VÆRIDION's leadership team on business strategy, market positioning, and cultivating partnerships across the aviation ecosystem. His transition into this new role reflects the company's next phase of growth as VÆRIDION advances beyond early-stage research and development into full-scale testing of its electric aircraft technology, preparing its production capabilities, and building its commercial platform that will bring its 100% electric aircraft to market. As CBO, Verhoeff will focus on scaling VÆRIDION's business operations and strengthening strategic partnerships with airlines, airports, and industry stakeholders. Building on VÆRIDION's momentum of securing ASL Group as its launch customer, he will further develop the company's go-to-market strategy and the expansion of the company's commercial presence worldwide. "Otto has already made a meaningful impact on our strategy and external positioning over the past year," said Ivor van Dartel, CEO of VÆRIDION. "Now bringing him into VÆRIDION full-time enables us to accelerate our path to market and deliver on our mission to make 100% electric aircraft operational by 2030, transforming regional connectivity across Europe and beyond." Verhoeff brings deep expertise in scaling technology-driven companies and building high-performing global teams. He previously held senior leadership positions at Air France KLM's MRO division in Amsterdam and Miami, as well as in the aircraft leasing and aviation finance sector with Castlelake in London and Dublin. His new appointment further strengthens VÆRIDION's leadership team, complementing its technical and operational capabilities with additional business expertise. "I'm excited to take on this role and further deepen my involvement with VÆRIDION," said Otto Verhoeff. "The company has built a strong technological foundation in cooperation with an outstanding level of well-established industry participants, and I look forward to helping translate that into a scalable commercial business and creating long-term value."

ASDNews
Jun 19th, 2025
VAERIDION and NLR Sign MoU to Accelerate Research and Development of Electric Microliner Aircraft

VÆRIDION, a Munich-based aviation start-up developing 100% electric aircraft for regional travel, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR), one of Europe's leading applied aerospace research institutions.