Mechatronics Engineer - Embedded Systems (gn) @ Early-Stage DeepTech Venture, Munich

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About the Venture

The venture is pioneering scalable acoustic sensing powered by AI — transforming audio into real-time intelligence.

The team builds hardware and software specifically designed for acoustic data, capable of extracting insights from complex sound environments. Their proprietary ultra-low-power sonic devices process acoustic signals in real-time, forming the basis of a Large Acoustic Model (LAM) — a foundational AI model built to decode non-speech audio.

The company is initially focused on the manufacturing sector, particularly compressed air systems — a major and often overlooked source of energy waste. Future applications include energy, defence, space, and smart cities — areas where acoustic sensing holds massive untapped potential.

About the Role
The team are looking to hire a Mechatronic Engineer (Embedded Systems) to join their small and growing team out of Munich. In this role you will own:

Sensor Design & Embedded Hardware

• Design and prototype analog/mixed-signal PCBs for acoustic sensing

• Select and integrate sensor components for robust industrial performance

• Develop low-noise amplification and ADC pipelines for real-time data acquisition

Wireless Communication

• Develop secure, high-speed wireless systems in collaboration with IoT and engineering teams

• Integrate wireless modules to enable stable cloud connectivity

Data Acquisition System (DAQ) Design

• Build scalable systems for synchronised, continuous sensor data collection and storage

• Ensure data integrity and accessibility for downstream analytics and ML applications

Project Management

• Lead R&D collaborations with external partners to co-develop low-power, high-bandwidth monitoring hardware

• Shape the hardware development roadmap alongside company leadership

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field, or 2+ years of relevant industry experience

• 2+ years of experience with analog PCB design, microcontroller-based systems, and sensor integration for diverse applications

• Knowledge of analog signal conditioning, amplification, and analog-to-digital conversion (ADC)

• Proficiency in C/C++ or Arduino for embedded systems development

• Valid EU work permit
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Embedded Systems, Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field)

• 4+ years of experience building and deploying embedded systems (e.g., IoT devices and gateways) for real-time signal processing

• Hands-on experience with acoustic transducers

• Experience working in cross-functional teams, including hardware, ML, and R&D collaborators

• German language skills