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 Lead 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
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
- 7+ years of experience in PCB design and electronic product development, including prototyping, layout, and driving products from concept through production
- Previous experience in a technical leadership role is a plus
- 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
- EU citizenship required
- Flexible working hours
- Stock Options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension plan
- Extended social security package
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Wellpass membership
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
- 7+ years of experience in PCB design and electronic product development
- Proven expertise in high-density and mixed-signal PCB design
- Hands-on experience with PCB verification and testing processes
- Proficiency with Altium Designer
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
- EU citizenship
What We Do
At Auterion we care about providing enterprise with an ecosystem of software-defined drones, payloads, and third party applications within a single easy to use platform based on open-source standards. We’re leaders in an open-source movement bigger than ourselves and we’ve been on the same mission for over a decade, since our co-founder Lorenz Meier created Pixhawk, MAVLink, QGC, and PX4 (the world’s most widely used open-source drone autopilot operating system). Our mission is to be the drone platform of choice for enterprise, government, and drone manufacturers while accelerating the drone industry by driving forward open standards to create a common, future-proof roadmap in a thriving, open ecosystem of buyers and vendors. 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.
