(Senior) Electronics Engineer, Hardware & Firmware (f/m/d)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential robotics client in Munich that is bringing advanced manipulation technology from concept to industrial deployment. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-funded deep-tech organization at the critical transition from development to production scale.

As a Senior Electronics Engineer focused on Hardware & Firmware, you will own the complete embedded stack for sophisticated electromechanical systems—from high-density PCB design through real-time control firmware. Your work will directly enable robotic systems to operate reliably in demanding industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and own hardware architecture including schematics and multilayer PCB layouts for space-constrained, mixed-signal systems with tight thermal and EMC requirements
• Develop and integrate compact servo drive electronics including motor drivers, actuator control hardware, and deterministic real-time firmware in C/C++
• Select, evaluate, and integrate sensor systems for tactile sensing and proprioception; design low-noise readout circuits, signal conditioning, and calibration pipelines
• Build field-updatable bootloaders, low-level drivers, and secure firmware update mechanisms across product generations
• Implement and maintain industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, CANopen, Ethernet) integrated with higher-level control systems
• Lead lab bring-up and validation from first power-on through full system testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and thermal imaging
• Support Cyber Resilience Act compliance through secure boot, signed updates, and hardware-level security mechanisms
• Drive design for manufacturing and test (DFM/DFT), component selection with supply-chain resilience, and EMC pre-compliance through production ramp
• Collaborate across mechanical, software, and applications teams to translate system requirements into robust electronics solutions

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field
• 5–10 years developing embedded hardware and firmware for mechatronic products, with at least one product taken to series production
• Proven expertise in schematic capture and multilayer PCB layout (Altium, KiCad, or similar) for space-constrained, mixed-signal designs
• Strong C/C++ programming on bare-metal or RTOS platforms (ARM Cortex-M or similar) with deep understanding of timing, concurrency, and register-level control
• Hands-on experience with BLDC/DC motor driver design and current/velocity/position control loops
• Strong hardware debugging skills: comfortable with lab bring-up, signal integrity analysis, and troubleshooting with test equipment
• Fluent English required; German is beneficial but not mandatory

Bonus qualifications:

• Experience with miniature electronics, high-density PCB packaging, or challenging thermal constraints
• Background with tactile, force/torque, or contact-rich sensor arrays
• Knowledge of real-time industrial fieldbuses (EtherCAT, CANopen)
• Familiarity with product security frameworks: secure boot, signed firmware, CRA, IEC 62443
• Understanding of functional safety standards (Machinery Regulation, ISO/TS 15066)

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and match it against our client's requirements. If there's a strong fit, we will coordinate your introduction to the hiring team. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication should flow through our recruitment process to ensure the best experience for everyone involved.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience level and the client's current salary structure.

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