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Its automation system transforms heavy machines into intelligent, automated robots powered by Physical AI and vertically integrates them into the full production environment: from the machine and safety infrastructure to network infrastructure, site processes, and operational interfaces.\nCo-developed with customers, sensmore is backed by Point Nine Capital, leading industry investors, the State of Brandenburg, and the European Union.\nRole Overview:\nWe are looking for a skilled Electronics / Embedded Engineer to enhance our team. This role requires a strong background in electronics design, embedded firmware, and hardware deployed in harsh environments. The successful candidate will be instrumental in building the electronic systems and firmware that connect our AI stack to real machines and keep them running reliably in the field.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDesign and bring up custom electronics - schematics, PCB layout, and component selection - for sensor interfacing, power distribution, and machine control.\n\nDevelop and validate embedded firmware on microcontrollers for sensor acquisition, actuator drive, and safety-relevant functions.\n\nOwn the electrical architecture of the machine kit, covering power budgeting, protection, grounding, EMC, and rugged wire harness design.\n\nCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate hardware and firmware into the wider robotic system, from prototype through field testing to repeatable production.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.\n\nProficient in embedded C/C++ on ARM Cortex-M or comparable microcontrollers.\n\nProven experience taking electronics from schematic to working board using tools such as Altium or KiCad.\n\nSolid understanding of communication protocols (CAN/CAN FD, I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet) and the instruments used to debug them.\n\nPractical experience deploying electronics and wire harnesses in adverse industrial or automotive conditions, including power protection and signal integrity.\n\nPreferred Skills:\nPractical experience with off-highway machinery, automotive, or other safety-relevant platforms.\n\nFamiliarity with functional safety and EMC standards such as ISO 13849, IEC 61508, or CISPR 25.\n\nKnowledge of electrical integration for Linux-based compute platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson or industrial PCs.\n\nExperience with motors, actuators, valve drivers, and closed-loop control.\n\nProven track record of shipping hardware into production, from test jigs and bring-up procedures through to field servicing.\n\nWhat We Offer:\nBuild physical AI for the world's largest off-highway machinery - making them intelligent, safe, and ready for every tough task\n\nJoin the pioneer in intelligent robotics backed by Point Nine & other Tier 1 investors\n\nCombine cutting-edge robotics research in end-to-end learning & Vision Language Action Model with real-world heavy mobile equipment\n\nTailor your own career path, whether you like to become technical specialist or technical team lead\n\nExperience a great team culture, beverages, and an amazing office environment\n\nBenefits:\nAttractive compensation package and stock options.\n\nBeverages on-site and regular social events.\n\nEngage with top-tier researchers, engineers, and thought leaders.\n\nInfluence the future of robotic technologies and tackle significant technological challenges.\n\nAssistance with relocation to Berlin.\n\nAbout Us:\nHeavy machinery, light years ahead.\nsensmore automates the world's largest machines with unprecedented intelligence. Our proprietary Physical AI enables heavy machines such as wheel loaders to instantly adapt to dynamic environments and execute new tasks without prior training.\nWe integrate cutting-edge robotics into a platform powering intelligence and automation products - transforming productivity and safety for customers in mining, construction, and adjacent industries today.\nWe are proudly backed by Point Nine and other Tier 1 investors.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4200,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Stock options"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":true,"industries":["Robotics AI","Industrial AI"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-08-03T10:18:48Z"}],"liveness":{"score":64,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.711,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":55,"expected_fill_days":153,"reasons":["conf:4","win:mid"],"computed_at":"2026-09-28T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/sensmore-electronics-embedded-robotics-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/sensmore-electronics-embedded-robotics-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-28T06:31:36Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4537,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":463,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z"}}}