Senior Robotic Systems Engineer

About the Role

Join a small industrial robotics team as a foundational senior engineer, owning the robotics software stack for an intelligent work cell. Your work will help automate demanding manufacturing processes, including surface finishing, welding, and coating.

Compensation & Benefits

Equity participation is available. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

On-site in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, five days per week.

Responsibilities

Own the core robotics software stack for the work cell.; Develop and optimize motion planning, trajectory generation, and control for robot arms.; Integrate cameras, force and torque sensors, and other perception systems into real-time control loops.; Implement industrial safety concepts and fail-safe behaviors.; Lead on-site testing, calibration, and commissioning in industrial environments.; Drive architecture decisions and engineering best practices.

Requirements

At least five years of robotics engineering experience working with real robot hardware.; Strong knowledge of kinematics, motion planning, trajectory generation, and control theory.; Proficiency in C++ and/or Python, plus 3D CAD experience with tools such as SolidWorks or CATIA.; Hands-on experience with industrial or collaborative robot arms, end-of-arm tooling, and associated sensors.; Experience integrating vision and force or torque sensors into real-time robot-control loops, and deploying robotic systems in production environments.; Fluent English, German is a plus. Must be eligible to work in Germany.; Experience in surface-finishing, welding, or coating automation, machine vision or 3D perception, and industrial protocols such as EtherCAT or OPC-UA is valuable.