Senior Electronics Engineer in Munich
Auterion is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to join its Munich-based defense engineering team and drive the development of next-generation drone platforms and autonomous robots. In this senior-level electronics role, you will take ownership of electronic modules such as flight controllers, sensors, and vision systems, guiding PCB development from initial concept all the way through to mass production.
Core Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, and validate advanced avionics PCBs, sensors, and electronic modules for defense applications including interceptor drones, reconnaissance systems, and quadcopters.
- Plan and execute PCB and product verification, covering EMI/EMC compliance testing, thermal cycling, mechanical shock testing, and HALT analysis.
- Create and maintain technical documentation like schematics, CAD drawings, bills of materials, assembly instructions, and repair manuals.
- Work alongside manufacturing, test engineering, product management, and customer success teams to refine system architecture and incorporate field feedback.
- Coach and mentor junior engineers to foster technical excellence and best practices.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
- At least 4 years of experience in electronic product development and PCB design, spanning prototyping, layout, and volume production.
- Expertise in mixed-signal and high-density PCB design with a strong grasp of signal and power integrity.
- Hands-on background in EMC troubleshooting, signal integrity analysis, and verification processes.
- Proficiency with Altium Designer is highly desirable, and experience with high power applications, electronic speed controllers (ESCs), and lithium batteries is an advantage.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills in English.
Benefits and Working at Auterion
Auterion offers a market competitive salary alongside flexible working hours, stock options, a generous holiday allowance, a pension plan, an extended social security package, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and a Wellpass membership.