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≈ $80k – $132k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Zurich)
Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Feb 10, 2025. RIVR scores B on the Alion truth index.

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RIVR (formerly Swiss-Mile, legally incorporated in Zurich, Switzerland) is a physical AI and autonomous robotics enterprise spun out of ETH Zurich's Robotic Systems Lab. Founded in 2023 by Marko Bjelonic, Lorenz Wellhausen, Giorgio Valsecchi, and Alexander Reske, the venture raised over $26 million from high-profile backers including Bezos Expeditions and the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, before being acquired by Amazon in March 2026.

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.
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