System Engineer

We are looking for a System Engineer to join our maritime team working on autonomous surface vehicles and robotic this role you will bridge the gap between hardware software and operationsensuring reliable system integration configuration and deployment of our cutting-edge maritime solutions.

You will collaborate closely with electrical software and control engineers across Auterion to bring next-generation maritime products to market. Your systems expertise will help expand our ecosystem of supported hardware improve reliability and safety and enable truly autonomous maritime workflows.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the integration configuration and validation of complex maritime systems including embedded controllers sensors and communication networks.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define system architecture interfaces and requirements for autonomous vessel platforms.
• Develop and maintain system-level documentation test plans and configuration baselines.
• Expanding core product capabilities by integrating advanced sensor support and engineering complex autonomous behaviors.
• Conduct system validation and performance testing on real vessels to ensure safety reliability and compliance with maritime standards.
• Analyze system logs telemetry and data to identify and resolve issues or performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of integration processes automation and toolchains for maritime platforms.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Systems Engineering Electrical/Computer Engineering Mechatronics or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in system integration verification and validation for complex hardwaresoftware systems.
• 3 years of experience writing C and/or Python code in a professional setting.
• Strong understanding of embedded Linux networking and distributed system architectures.
• Familiarity with robotic and autonomous systems including sensors such as IMUs GPS radar magnetometers and barometers.
• Proven experience with systems testing debugging and field validation of autonomous or robotic platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• CH/EU citizenship required.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of CAN NMEA 2000 and Ethernet-based communication protocols.
• Experience integrating maritime or autonomous vehicle sensors (e.g. GPS Radar AIS).
• Proficiency with ROS/ROS2 for system integration and simulation.
• Familiarity with Docker CI/CD and virtualized environments for development and deployment.
• Understanding of control systems guidance and navigation for autonomous platforms.
• Experience in time critical systems (Real-time systems).
• Strong interest in autonomous maritime technologies and cutting-edge robotic systems.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Stock Options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Company pension plan
• Car parking
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Mental health and wellbeing support

About Auterion

We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.

At Auterion we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation openness and excellence where youll be empowered to develop ideas collaborate across all levels and make an impact that matters.