Junior Embedded Systems & Electronics Engineer

About the role

Bota Systems AG, a Zurich-based ETH spin-off, builds high-precision 6-axis force-torque, torque and tactile sensors for physical AI. It is hiring a Junior Embedded Systems & Electronics Engineer to help develop and improve the electronics and firmware as its product range and volumes grow. You will work alongside experienced engineers on real products from day one, learning across firmware, hardware and testing.

Key responsibilities

• Embedded firmware: develop, test and maintain firmware in C/C++ for the microcontrollers, and implement and improve signal acquisition, filtering and calibration routines
• Communication interfaces: work on EtherCAT, CAN, USB and serial interfaces
• Electronics hardware: schematic design and PCB layout in Altium, design reviews and shared component libraries
• Prototype boards: assemble, solder, rework and test, bring up, debug and validate in the lab, and optimize for noise, size, cost and manufacturability
• Testing and production support: build and improve test setups and scripts, analyze field and production issues, and document designs, firmware releases and test procedures

Required profile

• Degree in electrical engineering, electronics, mechatronics, computer engineering or similar; recent graduates welcome
• Fluent English; German is a plus
• Nice to have: knowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN) or RTOS, experience with signal processing, sensors or low-noise analog front ends, Python for test automation and data analysis, and projects from studies, internships or hobbies

Required skills

• Altium Designer: schematics and PCB layout, collaborative work on shared projects
• Soldering: through-hole and fine-pitch SMD, rework, and debugging with oscilloscopes, multimeters and debuggers
• Solid C/C++ for embedded systems (ARM Cortex-M / STM32)
• Good understanding of analog and digital electronics

What we offer

• Real responsibility on products used by leading robotics companies
• Mentoring from experienced engineers and a steep learning curve across firmware, hardware and testing
• A small, ambitious team at the forefront of physical AI and robotics
• Competitive salary and employee participation