Senior Robotic Systems Engineer

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About the Role This 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 Do • Own the core robotics software stack of the work cell architecture • Develop and optimize motion planning, trajectory generation, and control algorithms • Integrate perception systems - cameras, force/torque sensors, LiDAR - into real-time control loops • Design, implement, and validate industrial safety concepts and fail-safe behaviors • Lead on-site testing, calibration, and commissioning of robotic work cells in industrial environments • Drive architecture decisions and establish engineering best practices across the team What We're Looking For Must-haves (dealbreakers): • 5+ years of hands-on robotics experience in industrial automation, including direct work with industrial robotic arms • Proficiency in C++ and Python for robotics software development • Production experience with ROS 2 for robot software development and integration • Ability 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 environments • Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks and/or CATIA for mechanical understanding and integration • Experience with industrial communication protocols: EtherCAT and OPC-UA • Integration of perception systems (cameras, force/torque sensors, LiDAR) into real-time control loops • Design and validation of industrial safety concepts and fail-safe behaviors • On-site testing, calibration, and commissioning of robotic work cells • Domain experience in surface finishing, welding, or coating within manufacturing environments Nice to have: • German language skills (not required - English is fully sufficient) • Demonstrated ability to take independent ownership and collaborate cross-functionally in a startup environment Compensation & Benefits • Base salary: €75,000 – €110,000 per year (depending on experience) • Equity participation: meaningful equity stake as an early team member • High-ownership role with direct influence on product and engineering direction Location • Munich, Germany - fully on-site • Relocation to Munich is required • No remote or hybrid option available for this role • No visa sponsorship - candidates must have the right to work in Germany Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow

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