Senior Robotic Systems Engineer
Publicada el 2026-08-02
Descripción de la oferta
About the RoleThis is a foundational senior engineering hire at a small, ambitious robotics startup in Munich building a fully flexible, intelligent robotic work cell for the hardest manual tasks in industry — surface finishing, welding, and coating. You will own the core robotics software stack end-to-end, from motion planning and control to perception integration and real-world deployment in industrial environments.This is a high-ownership, high-impact role for someone who thrives on real hardware, moves fast, and wants to shape both product and engineering culture from an early stage. Equity participation is a meaningful part of the package.What You'll DoOwn the core robotics software stack of the work cell architectureDevelop and optimize motion planning, trajectory generation, and control algorithmsIntegrate perception systems — cameras, force/torque sensors, LiDAR — into real-time control loopsDesign, implement, and validate industrial safety concepts and fail-safe behaviorsLead on-site testing, calibration, and commissioning of robotic work cells in industrial environmentsDrive architecture decisions and establish engineering best practices across the teamWhat We're Looking ForMust-haves (dealbreakers):5+ years of hands-on robotics experience in industrial automation, including direct work with industrial robotic armsProficiency in C++ and Python for robotics software developmentProduction experience with ROS 2 for robot software development and integrationAbility and willingness to work fully on-site in Munich, Germany (relocation required if not already local; no visa sponsorship available)Required skills & experience:Hands-on experience with industrial robot arms (e.g., KUKA, ABB, Fanuc, Universal Robots) in real production environmentsProficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks and/or CATIA for mechanical understanding and integrationExperience with industrial communication protocols: EtherCAT and OPC-UAIntegration of perception systems (cameras, force/torque sensors, LiDAR) into real-time control loopsDesign and validation of industrial safety concepts and fail-safe behaviorsOn-site testing, calibration, and commissioning of robotic work cellsDomain experience in surface finishing, welding, or coating within manufacturing environmentsNice to have:German language skills (not required — English is fully sufficient)Demonstrated ability to take independent ownership and collaborate cross-functionally in a startup environmentCompensation & BenefitsBase salary: €75,000 – €110,000 per year (depending on experience)Equity participation: meaningful equity stake as an early team memberHigh-ownership role with direct influence on product and engineering directionLocationMunich, Germany — fully on-siteRelocation to Munich is requiredNo remote or hybrid option available for this roleNo visa sponsorship — candidates must have the right to work in GermanyFind Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow
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