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.

At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.

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