Junior Electronics Engineer

Rivr; Zürich; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RIVR, part of Amazon, is hiring a Junior Electronics Engineer to spearhead design, development, and testing of our robots\' custom electronics, including power and digital electronics, firmware, and communication protocols.

You will collaborate with hardware, software and embedded system engineers to ensure hardware is scalable and cost-effective for mass production, perform rigorous testing, and create detailed documentation. In-person presence at our Zürich office is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, or Robotics Engineering.
• 2+ years industry or research experience in electronics development.
• Experience in PCB design and firmware development.
• Proficient with PCB tools: Altium, Eagle, KiCad; SPICE for circuit simulation.
• Skilled at debugging with electronics instrumentation (oscilloscope, power analyzer).
• Familiar with control systems and robotics electronics components.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, and troubleshoot custom electronic prototypes (PCB, wiring, sensors, actuators).
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and embedded engineers to integrate components.
• Perform rigorous testing to verify reliability, durability and safety.
• Create detailed documentation including specifications and testing protocols.
• Contribute to design reviews and improve standards and processes.
• Help transition projects from prototyping to MVPs, full products and mass production.

Skills

Hardware debugging

Systems integration

Documentation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electronics/Embedded/Robotics

Tools

Altium

Eagle

KiCad

SPICE

Oscilloscope

Power analyzer

Job description

RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.

Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery

Job Description

As a Junior Electronics Engineer, you will spearhead the design, development, and testing of our robots' custom electronics. Your expertise will encompass power electronics (motor control, power distribution), digital electronics (PCBA design, microprocessor) firmware and communication protocols, ensuring that our robots not only meet specific application requirements but are also scalable and cost-effective for mass production. We value candidates with a proven track record of transitioning projects from prototyping and proof-of-concepts to MVPs, full products, and ultimately, mass production. If you are driven to innovate in robotic design, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of intelligent robotics.

What you'll be doing

• Design, assemble, and troubleshoot custom electronic prototypes, including PCB assemblies, wiring harnesses, sensors, actuators, and power systems.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and embedded system engineers to seamlessly integrate hardware components with software systems.
• Perform rigorous testing and evaluations to verify the reliability, durability, and safety of robotic hardware.
• Create detailed documentation, including specifications, assembly instructions, and testing protocols.
• Create and maintain documentation, guidelines, and best practices to streamline knowledge sharing.
• Improve design standards and processes through active participation in design reviews.

What you must have

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, Robotics Engineering.
• A minimum of 2 years of industry or research experience.
• Experience in PCB design and firmware development.
• Proficient in using PCB design software such as Altium, Eagle, and KiCad, along with simulation software like SPICE.
• Skilled in utilizing electronics instrumentation for debugging (oscilloscope, power analyzer).
• Knowledgeable in control systems and in common electronics components and communication protocols utilized in robotics or related fields.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adept at debugging and optimizing hardware components.

Get some bonus points

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field such as Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, Robotics Engineering.
• Familiarity with design for mass production.
• Experience in the robotic, automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics sector.
• Experienced with control systems applicable to consumer drones, AMR, and electric bicycles.

RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you're passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.

We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.

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