Robotics Engineer - Sensor Fusion

Hades is a modern mining company on a mission to transform how the world accesses critical resources and energy. Founded in 2025, we’re developing ultra-deep laser drilling technologies that push the limits of what’s possible underground. Based in Munich, we’ve raised over €20M in funding from leading European resilience investors including HV Capital, Headline, Project A and Visionaries Tomorrow. We’re now building a world-class team to bring this vision to life.

Why Join Hades?
At Hades, you'll be part of a high-growth, high-impact deep-tech startup making a tangible difference. Our mission is critical: to secure sovereignty for Europe through the responsible and efficient extraction of vital materials and energy. We offer:

• Impactful Work: Contribute directly to solving global challenges related to resource scarcity and energy independence.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work at the forefront of ultra-deep drilling, leveraging advanced engineering and innovative approaches.
• Growth Potential: Join a rapidly expanding company with significant opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial setting in the heart of Munich.
• Purpose-Driven Mission: Be part of a team dedicated to a sustainable and secure future for Europe.

As a Robotics Engineer | Sensor Fusion at Hades, you will design, build, and scale the sensing and perception stack for our Hades laser drilling system - taking it from early-stage lab prototypes to robust, field-deployable systems. You will work at the intersection of hardware, embedded systems, and data-driven software, integrating diverse sensors into a cohesive system that enables precise, reliable, and autonomous drilling operations in extreme subsurface environments. 
 
This is a foundational role with significant ownership and direct collaboration with the founding team, spanning engineering, geoscience, and applied physics. 
 
Responsibilities 

• Design and integrate sensor systems (selection, wiring, calibration, field deployment) 
• Build robust data pipelines for acquisition, filtering, and synchronization 
• Develop sensor fusion algorithms for real-time inference (e.g., lithology, temperature, distance) 
• Translate physical signals into reliable, actionable system outputs 
• Test, debug, and harden systems under real-world operating conditions

Qualifications 
 
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual who possesses: 

• Degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, Computer Engineering, or similar 
• Proven hands-on experience with real-world sensors and hardware systems(1–5years experience)
• Strong programming skills (Pythonrequired; C++/embedded a plus) 
• Experience with signal processing, sensor fusion, or ML on physical data 
• Evidence of exceptionalability (projects, startup experience, or equivalent)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Willing to reside in the greater Munich area

We offer

• An opportunity to make a huge impact on the future of Europe by increasing resilience and providing a path to resource and energy sovereignty
• A human-centered company culture with super nice and supportive colleagues
• A great sense of community through team events and fun in and outside the office
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package

If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and contributing to a more sustainable future, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV and any other documents.