Robotics Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

Robotics Engineer (Embedded Perception): Developing real-time autonomy for next-generation UAV platforms with an accent on ROS2-based systems and embedded compute platforms. Focus on building robust perception pipelines, migrating legacy systems to ROS2, and optimizing sensor data flow in resource-constrained environments.

Location: Berlin or Munich

Company

A defense technology company revolutionizing autonomous systems for NATO and its allies through high-performance unmanned vehicles.

What you will do

• Develop and integrate real-time perception pipelines on embedded platforms such as the Jetson Nano NX.
• Migrate legacy monolithic systems to ROS2 by refactoring and modularizing components for better scalability.
• Optimize image data access across native and containerized components using Docker.
• Design and implement low-level camera and sensor drivers for real-time vision acquisition.
• Collaborate with AI, controls, and hardware teams to ensure tight subsystem integration.
• Profile and debug system performance under compute, thermal, and bandwidth constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong experience with ROS2, including real-world deployment and perception module integration.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ for embedded and robotics development.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux and NVIDIA Jetson devices.
• Experience integrating containerized processes (Docker) into robotic systems.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for field testing and deployment.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a small, senior software group with a fast-paced shipping cycle.
• Opportunity to build mission-critical C2 capabilities deployed in active operational environments.
• Experience solving unique engineering challenges involving low-bandwidth and air-gapped devices.
• Direct impact on defense technology designed to deter aggression and defend Europe.