Senior Navigation and Localization Engineer for Mobile Robotics (Mensch)
LocationMetzingen / Riederich
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentAI
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedAug 14, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live2h ago
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Must have9
Excellent Master's or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
5+ years of professional experience in mobile robot navigation, localization, or autonomous systems
A proven track record: Your projects show measurable impact
Strong proficiency in Python and C++
Solid understanding of SLAM algorithms, state estimation, sensor fusion techniques and path planning
Experience with extending and customizing the Nav2 stack to meet the specific requirements of mobile manipulation
Experience with LiDAR, depth cameras, IMUs, and odometry integration
Experience writing tests for robotics systems and working with CI/CD pipelines and Git
Excellent communication skills in English, German is optional but welcome
Nice to have1
Familiarity with behavior trees and robot state machines
Skills
Python
C++
ROS2
LiDAR
cameras
IMU
wheel odometry
SLAM
Nav2
behavior trees
state machines
CI/CD
Git
Isaac Sim
Your Missions and Challenges
About the role
Ready to push the limits of what’s technically possible? Together, we enter a new era of intelligent machines, with you as a driving force:
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Localization: Choose tune, integrated, and adapt robust localization and SLAM pipelines using multi-sensor fusion (LiDAR, cameras, IMU, wheel odometry) within the ROS2 framework
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Path planning: Chose, tune, integrate and adapt path planning and obstacle avoidance algorithms for safe navigation around people and obstacles
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Autononmy: Develop behavior- and decision logic that enables the robot reacting to the various challenges of navigation in complex and dynamic environments
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Full-body-motion: Integrate navigation with manipulation workflows for coordinated mobile manipulation tasks
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Testing and validation: Test and validate the navigation and localization in Isaac Sim
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Teamplayer: Work in a multi-disciplinary and agileteam and actively contribute to the roadmap and future of intelligent robotic systems
What We Look Forward To
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An excellent Master’s or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
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5+ years of professional experience in mobile robot navigation, localization, or autonomous systems
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A proven track record: Your projects show measurable impact.
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The desire to go beyond the state of the art. You don’t just want to improve, you want to create something new.
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Strong proficiency in Python and C++
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Solid understanding of SLAM algorithms, state estimation, sensor fusion techniques and path planning
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Experience with extending and customizing the Nav2 stack to meet the specific requirements of mobile manipulation (custom recovery behaviors, custom costmap layers integrating with perception…)
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Experience with LiDAR, depth cameras, IMUs, and odometry integration
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Familiarity with behavior trees and robot state machines
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Experience writing tests for robotics systems and working with CI/CD pipelines and Git
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Excellent communication skills in English, German is optional but welcome.