Senior Product Architect (f/m/d) in GREATER MUNICH METROPOLITAN AREA

Orbem is an impact-driven deep-tech scaleup from Munich, Germany. We develop fast, accurate, and accessible imaging solutions that provide access to otherwise unattainable sources of knowledge.

We seek to make a difference – and develop solutions to sustainably feed the world, accelerate the transition to a green economy, and transform disease detection.

Join us on our mission to unleash AI-powered imaging for everything and everyone.

Senior Product Architect - Hardware (f/m/d)

Starting date: as soon as possible

Compensation package: €70,000 - €75,000 in yearly salary and €20,000 - €40,000 in equity. Additionally, up to €5,000 p.a. in company benefits

Work model: Full-time, hybrid in Munich, and occasional travel to suppliers or potential client sites is required up to 20% of the time.

Your role

As a Senior Product Architect - Hardware, you’ll be a key player in our System Engineering and Integration (SEI) team, shaping the future of AI-powered MRI imaging.

In this role, you'll combine deep technical expertise with innovative thinking to define product requirements, drive conceptualization and prototyping, and oversee the technical development of cutting-edge solutions.

This position combines the strategic vision of a product manager with the hands-on, deep-tech expertise of an engineer, emphasizing creativity, innovation, and the exploration of uncharted frontiers. It involves leading groundbreaking projects and advancing engineering processes to drive cutting-edge solutions.

Your day-to-day

By leveraging your diligence and excellent problem-solving skills, you unlock the next stage of our products by:

Prototyping

• Drive the prototype and pilot stages of new product development.
• Define technical requirements and specifications for new product features and prototypes.
• Collaborate with suppliers and consultants to define technical requirements, design initial product prototypes, and ensure the development of new products meets criteria designs.

Product Management

• Cross-functional collaboration with product management on new features and customer requests.
• Translate customer needs into technical requirements and viable solutions, then transform those requirements into actionable technical solutions.

System Design

• Design modular and flexible product architectures that enable easy modification and scalability.
• Develop system layouts to incorporate customer feedback and support installation planning.
• Create adaptable architectures that facilitate seamless expansion and future modifications.

Supplier Relationships

• Evaluate and communicate technical requirements with suppliers to identify and achieve the desired solutions.

Your experiences and skills

Fit to our values

• We own every challenge: we enjoy complexity and thrive under uncertainty.
• We strive for better: we seize any opportunity for growth and challenge the status quo. We are constantly learning and improving.
• We imagine new frontiers: we think beyond ‘doable’ and ‘reasonable’. We design a sustainable and healthy future together.

Core Competencies

• Background in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, hardware design, or a similar technical field.
• Experience in design engineering in automation and/or imaging technologies.
• Experience in organizing and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Experience in product development and design thinking.
• You thrived in a fast-paced start-up environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Fluent English speaker, with German proficiency as a plus.

What makes you stand out from other candidates

• You master requirements engineering.
• You enjoy owning responsibility and working independently.
• Experience in CAD tools (preferably AutoDesk Fusion and AutoCad).
• You are a team player and open communicator.
• You are a passionate engineer finding creative solutions for complex problems.
• You have knowledge of innovation management and have used methods like design thinking.
• You have an EU Class B driver’s license.

What we offer

International Environment: Join a team with 40+ nationalities across 5 continents, all driven by a shared purpose: shedding light on the world’s toughest challenges.

Attractive Compensation Package:

• Stock Options: Share in Orbem’s success.
• Visa & Relocation Support: Seamless support for your move to Germany.
• Learning & Development: €1,750 annual budget for personal growth.
• Fitness Membership: Access to Urban Sports Club or Wellpass.
• Childcare Reimbursement: Support for Kita/Kindergarten fees.
• Deutschland Ticket: Full coverage of public transportation.

Work-Life Integration:

• Flexible Hours & Home Office: Work when and where it suits you.
• 30 Days Paid Leave: Plenty of time to recharge.
• Personal Leave: Flexibility for life’s important moments.
• Work from Anywhere: Experience new cultures and environments for up to 60 days per year.

Make a Difference: Join an ambitious, fast-growing team working on breakthrough technology. In our scale-up environment, you’ll have the freedom to lead your projects and make an impact. We provide a platform for you to explore, innovate, and define your vision for the future. At Orbem, we’re committed to helping you discover your strengths, and while we aim to teach you, we also want to learn from you.

Your team

As a Senior Product Architect, you become part of our diverse and international team. Learn more about the team members, their work, and challenges here: www.orbem.ai

At Orbem, we're committed to building a smart, diverse team, and we recognize that self-doubt can prevent talented individuals from applying. If you feel you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to hear from you anyway!