Electronic System Architect (d/f/m)

About Us

At arculus, we design, build, and operate cutting-edge autonomous mobile robots and the software ecosystem around them. Our development department brings together experts in electronics, mechanics, software, and robotics, working closely across disciplines to deliver reliable, compliant, and high‑performance robotic systems for real-world applications. We are looking for an experienced Electronics Systems Architect to take a central role in shaping the electromechanical foundations of our mobile robot platforms.

Your role
As an Electronics Systems Architect at arculus, you are responsible for defining, developing, and validating the overall electronic and electromechanical system architecture of our autonomous mobile robots. You translate high-level product and system requirements into robust, scalable, and compliant architectures, ensuring performance, safety, reliability, and manufacturability across the full product lifecycle. You work closely with product management, software, mechanical engineering, quality, production, and external partners, acting as a technical authority for system-level electronic design decisions. Your tasks will include:

• Define and own the end-to-end electronic and electromechanical system architecture for mobile robot vehicles, including electrical topology, power distribution, and subsystem interfaces

• Translate high-level product requirements (e.g. range, payload, speed, operating conditions) into clear, testable system and component-level specifications

• Dimension and size critical subsystems such as batteries and energy storage, charging infrastructure, power electronics, motor controllers, and electric motors based on load profiles and efficiency analyses

• Specify, select, and technically assess electronic components and subsystems in collaboration with qualified suppliers, balancing cost, performance, reliability, and lead time

• Validate components and subsystems through simulations, proofs of concept, laboratory testing, and dedicated test benches prior to system integration

• Plan, execute, and document system-level verification and validation activities, including functional, performance, stress, and reliability testing on both test setups and robot platforms

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and safety standards, including planning and execution of EMC pre-testing and certification activities

• Build and monitor system-level reliability metrics (e.g. MTBF) and incorporate lessons learned into architecture improvements

• Provide third-level (L3) technical support for complex field issues and feed root-cause findings back into design and validation processes

• Collaborate closely with production and manufacturing engineering to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA)

Your experience

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a comparable field, or equivalent practical experience

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in electronic or electromechanical system design, preferably in robotics, automotive, industrial, or embedded systems environments

• Strong system-level understanding of power electronics, electric drives, motors, energy storage systems, and electronic fundamentals

• Proven experience in requirements and system management, including documentation, traceability, and change impact analysis

• Experience working with suppliers and external partners for component development, PCB design, and manufacturing

• Hands-on experience with electronic measurement and validation tools (e.g. oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers)

• Solid experience planning and executing product validation and certification activities (e.g. CE, EMC)

• Structured, analytical mindset with the ability to make sound architectural trade-offs in complex systems

• Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional, international teams

• Proficiency in English is required; German is a plus

WHY ARCULUS

• We are a diverse, global team of 100+ creative thinkers, algorithmic brains, makers, movers, and shakers.

• Our approach comes from a continuous cycle: assemble, weld, code, test, deploy or delete, and repeat. That is how we deliver innovative solutions to tackle the biggest intralogistics challenges.

• You will find our tech space nestled within the eastern region of Munich. It serves as a hub for our team's creativity and collaboration, featuring state-of-the-art meeting rooms, a fully-equipped electronics lab, and a spacious robotics testing area. Our team also enjoys a variety of social spaces, all within the modern infrastructure of the renowned Neue Balan campus.

• We are more than just a workplace: we are a community. We encourage connection and affiliation through a range of activities: hiking trips, running events, ping pong tournaments, and quiz nights — there is something for everyone.

• We also believe that work should be rewarding in more ways than just one. That is why we offer competitive salaries and benefits like EGYM Wellpass, language courses, Jobrad, and flexible working hours.

• If you are moving to join our team, we provide relocation and visa support to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

arculus is a part of Jungheinrich and independently develops high-end mobile robots and software products for intralogistics automation. From mechanics to electronics and code – our engineering powerhouse has it all. We combine the speed and creativity of an agile tech company with the strength of a leading global intralogistics player. Collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning: that is how we achieve an open-minded and fast-paced working culture.

COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity and inclusivity, which we see as strengths. While we are making progress, we are not yet where we want to be. Still, we believe in the power of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants of all genders, ethnicities, ages, national origins, sexual orientations, cultures, and educational backgrounds. Our goal is to create a work culture where everyone feels equally heard and included.