Senior Robotic Systems Engineer

### About the Role This is a **foundational senior engineering hire** at an early-stage industrial robotics startup in Munich. You will own the core robotics software stack end-to-end — from motion planning and control through to real-world deployment of an intelligent robotic work cell built for the hardest manual tasks in industry: **surface finishing, welding, and coating**. This is a high-ownership, hands-on role for someone who thrives on turning real hardware into reliable, production-grade systems. You'll shape architecture decisions from day one on a small, ambitious team pushing the boundaries of industrial automation. ### What You'll Do * Own and evolve the core robotics software stack of the work cell * Develop and optimize motion planning, trajectory generation, and control algorithms for industrial robot arms * Integrate perception systems — cameras, force/torque sensors, LiDAR — into real-time control loops * Implement industrial safety concepts and fail-safe behaviors * Lead on-site testing, calibration, and commissioning activities * Drive system architecture decisions and establish engineering best practices ### What We're Looking For **Required:** * 5+ years of hands-on experience in robotics engineering, with a strong focus on **real-world hardware** (simulation-only backgrounds are not a fit) * Demonstrated experience with motion planning and trajectory generation for industrial robot arms in production environments (e.g. KUKA, ABB, Fanuc, Universal Robots) * Proficiency in **C++** and/or **Python** * Experience with **ROS 2** * Hands-on integration of force/torque sensors and/or vision systems * Solid grounding in kinematics, dynamics, and control theory * Eligible to work in Germany — **visa sponsorship is not available** **Nice to Have:** * Background in surface finishing, welding, or industrial coating applications * Experience with **3D CAD** tools (SolidWorks, CATIA) * Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as **EtherCAT** or **OPC-UA** * German language skills (not required) ### Compensation & Benefits * Competitive cash salary in the range of **€75,000 – €110,000 annually** * Meaningful **equity participation** — ownership is a core part of the offer ### Location * **Munich, Bavaria, Germany — fully on-site** * Remote work is not available for this role * Candidates must already be eligible to work in Germany; no visa sponsorship is offered Find more [English Speaking Jobs in Germany](https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs) on Arbeitnow