Graduate Hardware Engineer - Formula Student

We are looking for graduate Robotics Hardware Engineers from Formula Student to join our team. You'll design, integrate, and field-test the electrical-mechanical systems that make real heavy machinery autonomous: sensors, compute, power, and everything that connects them.

What you'll do

• Integrate robotic sensors (LiDAR, radar, cameras, IMUs) onto real machines: mounting, wiring, calibration, and reliable data acquisition.
• Design the mechanical integration of sensors and compute for machines that live in dust, mud, and constant vibration.
• Own wire harness and connector design using rugged industrial/automotive components.
• Develop and validate the hardware layer that connects actuators, sensors, and control units.
• Work with the software team so hardware and autonomy stack are designed as one system.
• Troubleshoot in the field: EMI, power management, and signal integrity issues on live machines.
• Take designs from concept through prototyping and testing to manufacturable, scalable hardware.

What you'll need

• Formula Student experience in electronics, LV/HV systems, harness design, sensor integration, or vehicle assembly.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree (completed or nearing completion) in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in CAD tools for mechanical or electrical design; prototyping experience including 3D printing.
• Working knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and protocols like CAN, I2C, or SPI.
• Hands-on experience with connectors, wiring, and making electronics survive vibration and weather.
• The FS mindset: comfortable moving between CAD, soldering iron, and whiteboard in the same afternoon.

Nice to have

• Python, C++, or embedded firmware development.
• Practical understanding of actuators, motors, and closed-loop control.
• Exposure to manufacturing: assembly, testing, quality assurance.
• Familiarity with autonomy systems or industrial robotic platforms.

What they offer

• Attractive compensation package and stock options.
• Full ownership from concept to field deployment.
• Small team, fast iteration, hands-on culture.
• Assistance with relocation to Berlin.
• Beverages on-site and regular social events.