About Our Client Our client is building the intelligent software layer powering the next generation of autonomous security systems. Combining AI, robotics, and advanced sensing technologies, they enable robots and autonomous platforms to protect critical infrastructure and perform dangerous tasks with greater safety and reliability.
Backed by experienced founders and visionary investors, the company is building the future of intelligent physical security from its headquarters in Zürich.
Location:
Zürich, Switzerland (On-site)
Employment Type:
Full-time
Level:
Director
Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support:
Available
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
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Backed by experienced founders and visionary investors, the company is building the future of intelligent physical security from its headquarters in Zürich.
Location:
Zürich, Switzerland (On-site)
Employment Type:
Full-time
Level:
Director
Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support:
Available
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
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Hardware Lead – Robotics & Autonomous Systems Arbeitgeber: C&D Talent Advisory
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