Embedded Electronics Engineer (fmd) | 40 60 | Deep Tech Startup
Zürich - Switzerland
Job Summary
Subatron develops next-generation underwater communication and sensing systems for divers autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and critical maritime operations. Our technology enables robust wireless communication underwater imaging and real-time data transmission in environments where conventional systems fail.
We work at the intersection of:
- Embedded electronics
- Signal processing
- Underwater acoustics
- Robotics & defense technology
To strengthen our engineering team we are looking for an Electronics Engineer (4060%) starting from September 2026.
Tasks
You will work directly on the development and industrialization of our underwater communication hardware stack.
Your responsibilities include:
- Designing and testing analog and digital electronic circuits
- PCB design and bring-up
- Integration of ADCs DACs amplifiers power electronics and communication interfaces
- Debugging and validating embedded hardware systems
- Supporting prototyping manufacturing and field testing
- Collaborating closely with software and systems engineers
- Contributing to next-generation underwater communication and sensing platforms
Requirements
- Background in Electrical Engineering Electronics Embedded Systems or similar
- Experience with PCB design tools (Altium KiCad Eagle etc.)
- Experience with embedded programming in C/C and microcontroller-based systems
- Hands-on experience with embedded hardware development
- Understanding of analog and mixed-signal electronics
- Practical problem-solving mindset
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment
Bonus:
- Signal processing experience
- RF/acoustics knowledge
- Embedded firmware development
- Experience with robotics marine or defense systems
Benefits
Work on cutting-edge underwater technology with real-world impact
Direct influence on product and technology decisions
Flexible working hours and hybrid setup
Small highly technical and ambitious team
Opportunity to grow into a larger technical role as the company scales
Exposure to field deployments prototyping and advanced hardware systems
Position: Electronics Engineer
Workload: 4060%
Start: September 2026
Location: Switzerland / Hybrid
Language: English (and German)
Early-career candidates and talented BSc/MSc/PhD students are encouraged to apply. Please submit your CV a cover letter and any relevant certificates diplomas or transcripts.
About Company
Subatron is a Swiss deep-tech startup developing next-generation underwater communication and sensing systems for divers autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and maritime operations. Our technology enables reliable wireless communication underwater imaging and real-time data transmis ... View more