Senior Electronics Engineer

At Auterion, we build a global platform for drones and autonomous robots. In the growing market of autonomous vehicles, we connect high-end software and hardware. Our Munich-based defense engineering team develops the technologies that form the foundation of current and future drone products.

As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will be a member of our interdisciplinary hardware engineering team, driving the design and development of cutting-edge electronics for our next-generation drone platforms. You'll take ownership of electronic modules such as flight controllers, sensors, and vision systems, leading PCB development from concept to mass production.

As part of a cross-functional team, you will develop advanced systems such as interceptor and reconnaissance drones with integrated visual navigation, as well as quadcopters for defense applications.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design, prototype, and validate advanced avionics PCBs, sensors, and electronic modules for drone platforms, driving concepts from initial ideation through detailed design and manufacturing readiness
• Plan and execute comprehensive PCB and product verification activities, including test strategy definition, execution, and documentation; perform electrical and mechanical validation such as EMI/EMC compliance testing, thermal cycling, mechanical shock testing, and HALT analysis
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including design concepts, schematics and CAD drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and repair manuals
• Collaborate closely with test engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to ensure smooth transition of hardware designs from development to volume production
• Work closely with product management and customer success teams to align system architecture and interfaces, define electronics requirements, and incorporate feedback from field deployments into design improvements
• Coach and mentor junior engineers to achieve technical excellence and develop best practices within the team

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• 4+ years of experience in PCB design and electronic product development, including prototyping, layout, and driving products from concept through production
• Proven expertise in high-density and mixed-signal PCB design, with broad understanding of signal and power integrity
• Hands-on experience with PCB verification and testing processes, covering signal integrity analysis and EMC troubleshooting
• Proficiency with Altium Designer is highly desirable
• Experience with high power applications, ESCs and lithium batteries is an advantage
• Hands-on, solution-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to address technical challenges independently
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional hardware/software teams
• Excellent problem-solving, communication (English), and project management skills

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Stock Options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension plan
• Extended social security package
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Wellpass membership

About Auterion

We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.