Company Description
At Nautica Technologies, we are building intelligent robotic systems for autonomous ship-hull cleaning and inspection. Based in Zurich and backed by leading venture capital investors, we operate at the intersection of robotics, autonomy, and sustainability to solve critical challenges in the maritime industry. While still operating in partial stealth, our technology is already being piloted with major maritime shipping companies.
Role Overview
As an Embedded Systems Intern on our core engineering team, you will work on the hardware-near software that powers our underwater robotic systems in demanding real-world environments. You will contribute directly to embedded firmware development, hardware bring-up, board validation, and system integration across high-performance robotic platforms.
You will work closely with experienced electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to build robust, reliable, and production-oriented embedded systems that perform under harsh marine conditions. This is a highly hands-on role with real ownership and direct impact on deployed robots.
What You Will Work On
- Design and implement embedded firmware on ESP32 and STM32 platforms
- Develop robust drivers and interfaces for sensors, actuators, and high-speed peripherals
- Implement and optimize communication stacks such as I2C, SPI, and CAN under real-world constraints
- Work with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS or similar frameworks to ensure deterministic behavior
Who You Are
- Top-performing student pursuing a BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- Strong hands-on experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers, ideally ESP32 and STM32
- Strong programming skills in C and C++
What Sets You Apart
- You have built real systems beyond coursework, such as robots, embedded products, or custom PCB-based projects
- You are comfortable working close to the hardware and diagnosing non-obvious failures
- You think in terms of reliability, fault cases, and long-term robustness, not just whether something works once
- You move fast, take initiative, and care deeply about engineering quality
- You enjoy working hands-on and turning technical concepts into functioning systems
Nice to Have
- Experience with micro-ROS or ROS2
- Familiarity with Linux-based embedded systems such as Jetson platforms
- Experience with high-throughput data systems such as video pipelines or Ethernet-based communication
- Exposure to robotics in real-world or harsh environments
- Experience with PCB bring-up, board-level debugging, or custom electronics integration
What We Offer
- Direct contribution to real-world deployed robotic systems
- Work on cutting-edge embedded and robotic architectures
- High ownership, minimal bureaucracy, and fast iteration cycles
- Close collaboration with a highly technical and ambitious team
- Opportunity to transition into a full-time engineering role
- Competitive compensation
