(Robotics) Electrical Engineer

CDDS AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

On-site work in Zurich

Job summary

CDDS AG in Switzerland, Zürich region, seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and develop electronic hardware for C-UAV platforms and own the electrical system architecture.

You will work in a team responsible for all electrical subsystems, including power management, battery interfaces, and communication interfaces, ensuring robust real-world deployments and integration with mechanical and software teams.

Qualifications

• MSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field.
• Strong academic record essential.
• Experience with drones or avionics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and test electrical components like voltage regulators and power distribution.
• Create and test PCBs for flight controllers, sensors, and embedded systems.
• Develop software for embedded systems and interfaces.
• Integrate and calibrate sensors (IMUs, GPS, cameras, LiDAR).
• Implement reliable telemetry and communication systems.
• Document designs and coordinate with mechanical and software teams.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB design

Embedded systems

Python

C++

English communication

Autonomy

SPI/I2C/UART/CAN

Education

MSc in Electrical Engineering (ETH Zürich or UAS)

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Eagle

Job description

As an Electrical Engineer, your main role will be to design and develop electronic hardware for our C-UAV platforms and own the overall electrical system architecture.

You will be in a team, responsible for all electrical subsystems required to operate the drone in real-world deployments, including power distribution and charging infrastructure (power management, battery interfaces, protection and safety circuits), as well as communication and connectivity interfaces (data links, RF modules, antennas, wiring, and integration of external connection ports).

Tasks

RESPONSIBILITY

• Design and electrical components like voltage regulators, and power distribution for drones.
• Create and test electronic circuits and PCBs for flight controllers, sensors, and embedded systems.
• Develop and code software packages for embedded system and interfaces
• Integrate and calibrate sensors such as IMUs, GPS, cameras, LiDar, magnometers.
• Implement communication systems for reliable telemetry and communication.
• Conduct testing and validation of hardware under real-world conditions and environmental stress.
• Document designs and coordinate with teams for smooth integration with mechanical and software systems.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design (e.g. Altium, KiCad, Eagle)
• Proficiency in rapid prototyping and iterative testing
• Familiarity with embedded systems and interfaces (MCUs, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
• Solid programming skills in python and/or C++
• Ability to work autonomously and solve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• MSc in Electrical Engineering or similar field with strong academic records (ETH Zürich or University of Applied Sciences)

NICE TO HAVE

• Familiarity with flight controllers and avionics stacks (PX4, ArduPilot, custom FCs)
• Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation
• Experience with electrical components for multicopters (ESCs, sensors, PDBs)
• Experience with sourcing electrical components

Benefits

WHY CDDS

• Direct impact on a mission-critical technology shaping Europe's security landscape
• Fast-moving startup environment with high ownership
• Work with a highly technical, ambitious, and hands-on team
• Real-world testing, deployments, and customer demonstrations
• Attractive compensation

DETAILS

• Location: Hardbrucke (Zurich), on-site
• Start date: ASAP
• Environment: Rapidly growing deep-tech startup, high-impact mission