About the Role As
Hardware Lead , you'll establish and lead the company's entire hardware function from the ground up. Working directly with the founders, you'll define hardware strategy, build production‑ready robotic platforms, and lay the foundation for a world‑class hardware organization.
This is a highly hands‑on leadership role where you'll own everything from architecture and systems integration to manufacturing, reliability, and future team growth.
What You'll Do
Define the company's hardware strategy across ground robots, drones, and stationary sensing platforms
Lead hardware architecture, mechanical design, and systems integration
Design and integrate sensors including cameras, LiDAR, GPS, IMU, and audio systems
Own electrical, electromechanical, power, compute, and actuation systems
Drive hardware from prototype through DVT, PVT, manufacturing, and production
Manage manufacturing partners, suppliers, BOMs, and supply chain operations
Improve field reliability through testing, validation, and failure analysis
Collaborate closely with AI, Robotics, and Software teams to build production‑ready autonomous systems
Recruit, mentor, and scale the hardware team as the company grows
What We're Looking For
8+ years of experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or advanced hardware engineering
Proven track record of taking robotic products from prototype to production and real‑world deployment
Deep expertise in mechanical, electrical, and systems integration, with recognized strength in at least one discipline
Experience with DVT, PVT, manufacturing readiness, and production scaling
Hands‑on experience ruggedizing hardware for outdoor or harsh environments
Strong experience working with manufacturing partners and supply chains
Excellent systems thinking across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries
Comfortable operating in an early‑stage, high‑growth startup environment
Nice to Have
Experience with wheeled, legged, or aerial robotic platforms
Background in defense, security, industrial inspection, or autonomous robotics
Experience with ROS 2 and robot bring‑up workflows
Previous experience building and scaling hardware teams from zero
What We Offer
Opportunity to build and lead the hardware organization from day one
Meaningful ownership with direct access to founders
Visa sponsorship and relocation support to Switzerland
Work alongside world‑class experts in AI, Robotics, and Physics
Access to cutting‑edge robotics, compute resources, and real‑world deployments
Collaborative, international, and engineering‑driven culture
Location
Zürich, Switzerland (On‑site)
Full‑time employment
Director level
Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support: Available
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Hardware Lead , you'll establish and lead the company's entire hardware function from the ground up. Working directly with the founders, you'll define hardware strategy, build production‑ready robotic platforms, and lay the foundation for a world‑class hardware organization.
This is a highly hands‑on leadership role where you'll own everything from architecture and systems integration to manufacturing, reliability, and future team growth.
What You'll Do
Define the company's hardware strategy across ground robots, drones, and stationary sensing platforms
Lead hardware architecture, mechanical design, and systems integration
Design and integrate sensors including cameras, LiDAR, GPS, IMU, and audio systems
Own electrical, electromechanical, power, compute, and actuation systems
Drive hardware from prototype through DVT, PVT, manufacturing, and production
Manage manufacturing partners, suppliers, BOMs, and supply chain operations
Improve field reliability through testing, validation, and failure analysis
Collaborate closely with AI, Robotics, and Software teams to build production‑ready autonomous systems
Recruit, mentor, and scale the hardware team as the company grows
What We're Looking For
8+ years of experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or advanced hardware engineering
Proven track record of taking robotic products from prototype to production and real‑world deployment
Deep expertise in mechanical, electrical, and systems integration, with recognized strength in at least one discipline
Experience with DVT, PVT, manufacturing readiness, and production scaling
Hands‑on experience ruggedizing hardware for outdoor or harsh environments
Strong experience working with manufacturing partners and supply chains
Excellent systems thinking across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries
Comfortable operating in an early‑stage, high‑growth startup environment
Nice to Have
Experience with wheeled, legged, or aerial robotic platforms
Background in defense, security, industrial inspection, or autonomous robotics
Experience with ROS 2 and robot bring‑up workflows
Previous experience building and scaling hardware teams from zero
What We Offer
Opportunity to build and lead the hardware organization from day one
Meaningful ownership with direct access to founders
Visa sponsorship and relocation support to Switzerland
Work alongside world‑class experts in AI, Robotics, and Physics
Access to cutting‑edge robotics, compute resources, and real‑world deployments
Collaborative, international, and engineering‑driven culture
Location
Zürich, Switzerland (On‑site)
Full‑time employment
Director level
Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support: Available
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Hardware Lead – Robotics & Autonomous Systems | Zürich Arbeitgeber: C&D Talent Advisory - Academy
Unser Kunde ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der die Möglichkeit bietet, als Founding Product Lead in Berlin an der Spitze der Transformation im Gesundheitswesen zu stehen. Mit einem wettbewerbsfähigen Gehalt und bedeutendem Eigenkapital haben Sie die Chance, direkt mit den Gründern zusammenzuarbeiten und die Produktstrategie von Grund auf zu gestalten. Die Unternehmenskultur fördert Innovation und Zusammenarbeit in einem kleinen, leistungsstarken Team, das sich auf die Verbesserung der Patientenversorgung konzentriert.
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C&D Talent Advisory - Academy Recruiting-Team
