About the role
Join SE3 Labs as Senior Embedded Development Engineer
Own the electrical brain of our autonomous systems, from schematics to flight.
Early team, deep tech, high impact.
About SE3
SE3 Labs builds spatial intelligence and autonomy software for unmanned systems. We combine 3D computer vision, state estimation and AI to help autonomous platforms perceive their surroundings, know where they are and operate when GPS and other sensors become unreliable. Defence is a core application of our work today.
We are growing to a team of 100+ people. Join at a stage where you can shape our Hardware Development team, help build the team and grow your responsibilities as the company expands.
Our founding team’s research has received more than 90,000 citations. You will work closely with technical founders and engineers with deep experience in computer vision and autonomous systems, turning that research depth into systems that work in the field.
About the Role
As Senior Embedded Development Engineer, you’ll own the full-stack electrical design of our UAV compute and avionic systems. From architecture to component selection, from first schematic to flight test, you’ll be in charge of engineering the electronic backbone of our drones.
You’ll collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and AI teams, but this is your domain, and you’ll be trusted to build it right.
What You’ll Work On
Architecture & Design: Define and develop schematics for compute, communication, and power supply systems across our flight platforms
Prototype & Iterate: Build, rework, and test hardware with speed and precision, both in simulation and in flight
Optimize & Troubleshoot: Analyze designs via simulation and real-world testing, including EMI/EMC, thermal
Document with Purpose: Keep clear records of requirements, tradeoffs, test results, tuning procedures, and design rationale
Validate in the Loop: Support hardware-in-the-loop and environmental validation workflows to ensure rugged, reliable designs
Your Profile
You hold a M.Sc. or higher in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline
You bring 4+ years of hands-on experience in hardware development and software integration, from component selection and PCB design to microcontroller
You have a deep understanding of EMC principles and know how to troubleshoot EMI issues both in design and on the bench
You’ve worked with PCB layout tools and 3D CAD, and have a practical eye for clean, testable designs
You’re confident with lab equipment (multimeters, scopes, spectrum analyzers, near-field probes) and use them to diagnose and debug with purpose
You’re experienced in commissioning systems, debugging boards, and ensuring they survive real-world use
You’re familiar with hardware-in-the-loop and environmental testing, and understand how designs fail in the wild
You speak fluent English; German is a strong plus
Most importantly, you’re structured, fast-moving, and mission-driven. You don’t wait for perfection. You iterate until it works. You love building things that last.
Especially Valued Bonus Skills
Thermal design and analysis for compact electronics
RF integration and noise suppression
MIL-STD qualification experience
Design of battery and power systems
Automation of test rigs (e.g. SCPI, lab automation frameworks)
Perks & Benefits
Real Ownership: Participate in SE3’s growth through our employee participation programme
Work Environment to Excel at: Find a high-quality and modern toolset, flat hierarchy and a skilled, driven team which will push the limits together with you
AI-boosted workplace: We empower every employee with best-in-class AI tools and agents, giving you unlimited access to the latest advancements and a true productivity edge
31 Paid Days Off: 30 vacation days plus your birthday off
Well-being Access: Free membership to gyms, yoga, and wellness through EGYM Wellpass
Team Offsites: We go on 2 company retreats per year, our last ones were in Italy and Greece
Mentorship: Work closely with experienced engineers and get paired with a professional mentor to support your growth
Our Process
Intro Call (30 min): Let’s get to know each other
Technical Interview (60 min): (with Lukas, our Hardware Lead)
Onsite Trial/Case (1.5 hrs): We’ll build or test something together, just like on the job (together with our Hardware Team)
Team Dinner/Lunch: See if it’s a culture fit on both sides
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