Junior Embedded Systems & Electronic Engineer

h3About Bota Systems /h3 pBota Systems AG is a Zürich-based ETH spin-off building high-precision 6-axis force-torque, torque and tactile sensors — a sensing platform for physical AI. Inside every sensor is compact, low-noise electronics and embedded firmware that turn tiny strains into fast, reliable force data for robots. /p pWe are hiring a Junior Embedded Systems Electronics Engineer to help develop and improve that electronics and firmware as our product range and volumes grow. /p h3The role /h3 pYou will work alongside experienced engineers on real products from day one, learning across firmware, hardware and testing, and growing your responsibility as you go. /p h3Key responsibilities /h3 pbEmbedded firmware /b /p ul liDevelop, test and maintain firmware in C/C++ for the microcontrollers in our sensors. /li liImplement and improve signal acquisition, filtering and calibration routines. /li liWork on communication interfaces such as EtherCAT, CAN, USB and serial. /li /ul pbElectronics hardware /b /p ul liWork closely with the team in Altium on schematic design and PCB layout for new and existing sensor electronics, including design reviews and shared component libraries. /li liAssemble, solder, rework and test prototype boards; bring up, debug and validate them in the lab. /li liHelp optimize electronics for noise, size, cost and manufacturability. /li /ul pbTesting and production support /b /p ul liBuild and improve test setups and scripts for development, calibration and end-of-line testing. /li liAnalyze field and production issues and help find root causes. /li liDocument designs, firmware releases and test procedures clearly. /li /ul h3What success looks like after 12 months /h3 ul liYou have shipped firmware features or fixes that run in customers' sensors. /li liYou have brought up and validated at least one new or revised PCB. /li liTest setups you built or improved are in use in RD or production. /li liYou work independently on well-defined tasks and know our product architecture well. /li /ul h3Who you are /h3 pbMust have /b /p ul liDegree in electrical engineering, electronics, mechatronics, computer engineering or similar (recent graduates welcome). /li libStrong hands-on soldering skills: /b confident with through-hole and fine-pitch SMD soldering and rework, and with testing and debugging boards using oscilloscopes, multimeters and debuggers. /li libAltium Designer experience: /b schematics and PCB layout, and comfortable working collaboratively on shared Altium projects (version control, design reviews, shared component libraries). /li liSolid C/C++ skills for embedded systems (e.g. ARM Cortex-M / STM32). /li liGood understanding of analog and digital electronics. /li liCurious, hands-on and eager to learn; you take ownership of your tasks. /li liFluent English; German is a plus. /li /ul pbNice to have /b /p ul liKnowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN) or RTOS. /li liExperience with signal processing, sensors or low-noise analog front ends. /li liPython for test automation and data analysis. /li liProjects from studies, internships or hobbies you can show us. /li /ul ul liReal responsibility on products used by leading robotics companies. /li liMentoring from experienced engineers and a steep learning curve across firmware, hardware and testing. /li liA small, ambitious team at the forefront of physical AI and robotics. /li liCompetitive salary and employee participation. /li /ul