Electrical Engineer - Underwater Robotics & Firmware

Job description

As our first full-time electrical engineer, you will play a central role in the further development of the electrical system, from the design and assembly of circuit boards as well as cabling and construction of the robot system. You will work closely with the hardware and software team. You will also write the low-level firmware for the individual components.

In your role you are primarily responsible for the following tasks:

• Drive the development and improvement of the Tethys Robotics underwater drone
• Wiring and assembly of the robot system in collaboration with the hardware team
• Production, calibration, testing and debugging of electrical subsystems
• Assembly and testing of printed circuit boards
• Write Low-level firmware programming (C/C++) and coordinate interfaces with the software team
• Preparing subsystems for certification

Profile

• Education:
  
  Electrical engineering BSc or similar with electronics/automatic technician (EFZ) background
• Practical work experience:
• PCB design in KiCad or Altium
• PCB manufacturing & testing
• Programming experience with C or C++
• Teamwork: A team player who feels comfortable in the dynamic environment of a fast-pace ever-changing start-up company
• Independent:
  The ability to work independently and accurately while delivering high quality results and keeping track on a large amount of different tasks to be carried out individually
• Pragmatism: A pragmatic and solution-orientated approach to work
• Languages:
  
  Business fluent in written and spoken German and English

desired qualifications and experience:

• STM
  32 microcontrollers
• CE certification
• Driver implementation

Workplace

Workplace

We offer

• An early seat on the boat that brings modern robotics into the underwater industry
• Opportunity to develop your professional career and grow with the company
• A competitive compensation package
• A modern office in the center of Zurich
• Benefits as an ETH Zurich employee

We value diversity

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of reference / work certificates
• Bachelors / Master's degree and certificate

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about Tethys Robotics and Wyss Zurich can be found on the websites Tethys Robotics and Wyss Zurich. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Jonas Wüst under .

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