Staff Engineer, Robotics Perception (m/f/d)

Back to jobsStaff Engineer, Robotics Perception (m/f/d)MunichAPPLYAbout The Role At ARX Robotics, you will help advance the perception capabilities of next-generation unmanned ground vehicles. As a Staff Engineer – Robotics Perception, you will develop the systems that enable robots to interpret complex outdoor environments and make safe, reliable decisions in real time.  You will work closely with autonomy, navigation, hardware, and software teams to integrate perception capabilities into a unified robotics platform. Your work will directly influence how autonomous and teleoperated systems operate in challenging, unstructured environments under real-world constraints.  What You’ll Build Design and implement perception algorithms for object detection, terrain classification, obstacle detection, and scene understanding in off-road environments Fuse and process sensor data from LiDAR, cameras, radar, IMU, and GNSS for robust environmental interpretation and free-space understanding   Develop ML and deep learning-based models to improve perception performance in dynamic outdoor conditions  Optimize real-time perception pipelines for embedded systems under strict size, weight, and power constraints  Test and validate perception systems in simulation and real-world environments, including harsh conditions such as mud, dust, and rain  Integrate perception outputs into navigation and path planning systems for safe autonomous traversal  Support system-level calibration, synchronization, and sensor alignment in collaboration with hardware and systems teams   Continuously improve robustness and reliability through field testing and data-driven iteration   Work across teams to ensure perception systems are deployable, scalable, and production-ready   What You Bring Advanced degree (MSc or higher) in Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or a related engineering field Strong proficiency in Python and C++ for robotics and ML system development  Solid understanding of perception fundamentals including object detection, segmentation, terrain understanding, and obstacle detection in unstructured environments  Experience developing and deploying machine learning-based perception systems in real-world robotics applications  Hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorRT  Proficiency with OpenCV, PCL, or Open3D for perception and 3D data processing  Experience working with ROS2, simulation environments, and robotics validation workflows   Strong Linux development skills with experience in CI/CD and modern software engineering practices   A structured, self-driven, and proactive approach to solving complex perception challenges  Experience with Rust or CUDA and edge computing platforms are a plus   Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.  What We Offer Join a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!  Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity  27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days  Employer-supported pension contribution  Learning & development support and team events budget  Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio  Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs  Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations  Referral bonus program, dog-friendly office, and relocation support where applicable  About Us ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make...