Senior Engineer, Robotics Perception

ARX Robotics

Munich, Germany

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams across autonomy, navigation, hardware, and software to bring advanced robotic systems from prototype to deployment. Your work will directly influence how autonomous and teleoperated vehicles perform in the field, from perception accuracy to operational reliability under challenging conditions.

What You’ll Build

Develop perception algorithms for object detection, terrain classification, obstacle segmentation, and traversability analysis in off-road environments
Design robust sensor fusion pipelines combining LiDAR, cameras, radar, IMU, and GNSS data for reliable environmental understanding
Build real-time perception systems for autonomous ground vehicles operating in dynamic outdoor conditions
Apply machine learning and deep learning techniques to improve scene understanding and decision-making capabilities
Optimize perception software for embedded platforms with strict power constraints
Integrate perception outputs with navigation and path planning systems for safe autonomous traversal
Test and validate systems in demanding field environments including mud, dust, rain, and uneven terrain
Use simulation environments to accelerate development, testing, and deployment readiness
Collaborate across robotics sub-systems to create scalable and production-ready autonomy solutions
Contribute to the advancement of robotics, AI, and sensor technologies within a fast-moving defense technology environment

What You Bring

Advanced academic background (MSc or higher) in Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or a related engineering field
Strong software engineering skills in C++ and Python
Hands-on experience developing perception systems for robotics in real-world, unstructured environments
Solid understanding of terrain classification, obstacle detection, segmentation, sensor fusion, and traversability estimation
Experience working with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorRT
Familiarity with perception and 3D data processing libraries including OpenCV, PCL, or Open3D
Confidence working with ROS2, simulation tools, and robotics development workflows
Strong understanding of Linux environments, version control, and modern software engineering practices
A proactive and collaborative mindset with the ability to take ownership in fast-paced development environments
Experience with CUDA or edge computing optimization are beneficial