Want to become an innovator?

Join us at the forefront of the robotics industry, developing and deploying a new generation of drones capable of physical interaction with the world - which makes them actual flying robots.

Spun off from the world-renowned Autonomous Systems Lab of ETH Zurich in 2019, Voliro was awarded the Top ​​Swiss Robotics Startup 2022 and named one of the Top 10 most innovative companies in robotics 2023 worldwide. In 2024, we won the Swiss Economic Award in the category "Deeptech/Life Sciences".

After releasing our first generation product in September 2022, we have proved product-market fit in early 2023. Now, our next mission is to scale the business and create an unmatched customer experience around the core product.

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, our growth markets are in North America as well as Europe. Our office in Houston amplifies sales and customer support in North America.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Earliest start date: ASAP

Location: Zurich
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Your role

Are you passionate about designing hardware for advanced robotics systems? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your ideas directly shape the product? At Voliro, we are redefining aerial work with cutting-edge drone technology—and we’re looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to help take our platform, Voliro T, to the next level.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be a core member of the Voliro development team, collaborating closely with other electrical, mechanical, and software engineers. You will take ownership of key hardware initiatives, driving the design, validation, integration, and certification of electronics that power our unique flying robots. From component selection to production scaling, you’ll play a vital role in shaping both the product and the processes that bring it to life.

What You’ll Do

• Own end-to-end PCB development, from concept through schematic and layout to bring-up and testing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define hardware requirements with mechanical and software teams.
• Select hardware components based on performance, cost, size, availability, and manufacturability.
• Ensure seamless integration of electronics into the Voliro T platform.
• Drive product certification for global standards such as CE and FCC.
• Lead investigations and root-cause analysis of hardware issues in development and in the field.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and labs for prototyping, manufacturing, and compliance testing.
• Continuously improve our hardware development and production processes, with a mindset for scale and robustness.
• Mentor interns and contribute to team knowledge-sharing and development practices.
  

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience designing electronics for robotics, drones, or embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of PCB design, layout tools (e.g., Altium), and design for manufacturing.
• Ability to work across disciplines and articulate technical decisions with clarity.
• Deep understanding of analog/digital circuits, power systems, and embedded interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, CAN, I2C).
• Hands-on experience with hardware testing, validation, and debugging (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.).
• Familiarity with compliance and certification processes (e.g., CE, FCC).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Self-driven, pragmatic, and eager to contribute in a startup environment.

Bonus Points

• Prior experience in a startup or high-growth tech environment.
• Hands-on work with drones or aerial systems.
• Experience with radio link systems, antenna tuning, or RF design.
• Knowledge of manufacturing workflows and hardware quality assurance.

Benefits

Voliro is an opportunity for you to join a team at the forefront of the robotics industry, a team of pioneers and enthusiasts. You will leverage your experience in a dynamic and multidisciplinary working environment and grow together with Voliro. Innovation is our driver and customer excellence is our mission. We cultivate a transparent, motivating, and progressive company culture. You will get 25 vacation days per year, flexible work hours, and unlimited amounts of high-quality espresso.

Your application

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Please note that we are considering complete applications submitted to https://voliroar.bamboohr.com/careers. Please clearly state your residency/working status for Switzerland in your application. We are unable to support work permit applications for non-EU/EFTA nationals without an existing Swiss work permit.

If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to us via talent@voliro.com.