Senior Embedded Hardware Development Engineer
SE3 Labs
Senior Embedded Hardware Development Engineer
SE3 Labs
3D spatial AI SaaS for insights
Own the electrical brain of our autonomous systems, from schematics to flight. Early team, deep tech, high impact.
SE3 Labs is building Spatial AI by combining 3D computer vision with large language models (LLMs). We believe the ability to reason about and act within physical space is foundational to unlocking the next generation of automation, from construction to smart infrastructure, and ultimately, defense.
Now, we’re building the physical platform to bring Spatial AI to life. That means high-performance, real-world robotic systems (starting with UAVs) and we’re looking for skilled, hands-on engineers who're ready to bring these machines into the real world.
As Senior Embedded Hardware Development Engineer, you’ll own the complete electrical design of our UAV compute, sensor and avionic systems. From architecture to component selection, from first schematic to flight test, you’ll be in charge of engineering the electronic and firmware backbone of our spatial intelligence systems.
You’ll collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and AI teams, but this is your domain, and you’ll be trusted to build it right.
Architecture & Design: Translate top level goals into requirements, then schematics and detailed designs for sensors, compute and communication across our flying platforms
Program & Bringup: Bring your design to life by developing and deploying the foundation layers of code in forms of firmware, drivers and operating systems
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, power and performance
Validate in the Loop: Support hardware-in-the-loop and environmental validation workflows to ensure rugged, reliable designs
Document with Purpose: Keep clear records of requirements, tradeoffs, test results, tuning procedures, and design rationale
Technologies we use: NXP ARM SoCs, Nvidia Jetson, various NPUs, MIPI-CSI, GMSL, Linux, ROS, Altium Designer and more
You hold a M.Sc. in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline
You bring 5+ years of hands-on experience in mixed hardware development and software integration, from component selection and PCB design to low-level programming
You’re fully proficient in PCB layout tools and eCAD like Altium designer, and have a practical eye for clean, testable and maintainable designs
You’re confident with lab equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers) and use them to diagnose and debug with purpose
You’re experienced in PCB-bringup, debugging, and ensuring they survive real-world use
You write and debug embedded firmware in C and/or C++, including peripheral drivers and interfaces between hardware and software
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 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.
Deep understanding of design and verification of EMC / robustness against EMI
Thermal design and analysis for compact electronics
RF integration and noise suppression
MIL-STD, DO-254, CRA and RED qualification experience
Automation of test rigs for HIL testing
Real Ownership: Own product design and get equity early, real stock options to participate directly in SE3’s growth
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
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
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 Greece and Spain
Mentorship: Work closely with experienced engineers and get paired with a professional mentor to support your growth
Intro Call (30 min): Let’s get to know each other (conducted by Eugene, our Head of Talent)
Technical Interview (45 min): (with Lukas, our Hardware Lead)
Onsite Trial/Case (2 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
SE3 Labs builds an AI platform that turns unstructured 3D spatial data into actionable insights. It combines 3D computer vision with large language models to create a SaaS product called SpatialGPT, a “3D Vision as a Service” that lets users query and analyze 3D data using natural language. The system processes real-time object detection and semantic analysis even where GPS is unavailable, enabling workloads in defense, smart infrastructure, construction, robotics, and urban analytics. SE3 Labs differentiates itself through its highly experienced team from the Technical University of Munich and industry backgrounds, focus on dual-use applications and European sovereignty, and a subscription-based model with partnerships to tailor implementations for specific use cases. Its goal is to provide accessible, intelligent analysis of spatial data across civilian and defense sectors, helping organizations extract insights from complex 3D environments.
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