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

The role

You will develop perception systems for next-generation unmanned ground vehicles to interpret complex outdoor environments. You will work with autonomy, navigation, hardware, and software teams to integrate these capabilities into a unified robotics platform.

What you will do

• 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
• 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
• Integrate perception outputs into navigation and path planning systems
• Support system-level calibration, synchronization, and sensor alignment
• 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

Required qualifications

• Advanced degree (MSc or higher) in Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or a related engineering field
• 10+ years of professional experience developing robotics perception algorithms and computer vision models in regulated sectors
• 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

Nice to have

• Experience with Rust or CUDA
• Experience with edge computing platforms

Benefits

• 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
• Relocation support where applicable

About the company

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. The company develops systems to assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders.