R&D Engineer (Electronics)

🏢 Company Overview:

AirScale is an early-stage start-up based in the heart of Zurich. We are a small and dynamic team that

thrives on innovation and creativity. At AirScale, we firmly believe that every individual has the

potential to bring unique ideas to the table. In line with our beliefs, we are committed to giving our

team members a platform where they can take responsibility and make a direct impact on our growth

and success.

Supported by the Swiss National Fonds and Innosuisse, AirScale collaborates with leading hospitals

such as the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) and the University Hospital Bern (Inselspital) to develop

and validate its technology.

🛠 Job Description:

We are seeking a hands-on individual with a get-things-done mentality to join our team in the

development and industrialisation of our medical product. You will work closely with the founders as

well as highly skilled experts from whom you can learn directly. This position offers a dynamic

environment with opportunities to innovate, build, and test our system to ensure it meets user needs

and complies with international medical device standards.

📌 Key Responsibilities :

• Test prototypes, generate and analyze system readings, troubleshoot issues, and solve

technical challenges to ensure measurement accuracy and repeatability.

• Collaborate with the technical team and external partners to ensure that performance and

safety requirements are met.

• Develop and implement verification and validation methodologies to ensure that product

development adheres to regulatory standards.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation (e.g., design history files, risk analyses, test

reports, verification/validation protocols, and production specifications) in compliance with ISO

standards.

🧩 Qualifications and Skills:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in

Engineering (e.g., Biomedical, Electrical, or a related field).

• Practical experience in prototyping and developing electronic systems through internships,

coursework, or personal hobby projects.

• Strong analytical and technical thinking, with the ability to build test setups and interpret

data/readings.

• Affinity for regulatory affairs and willingness to work in a regulated environment.

• Detail-oriented and proactive, with the ability to work independently, take responsibility, and

ensure organizational excellence.

🌟 Our Offer:

• A vibrant and dynamic work environment at the ETH Student Project House, where you can

meet various other startup teams.

• Hybrid work model: Work how you want and from where you want.

• The possibility of joining the startup after completing the internship.

• An opportunity to work directly and learn from industry experts.

• An inclusive team where every opinion matters.