Engineer (f/m/x) - Design and development of software to control a space robot

The Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics develops robots that enable people to interact with the environment more efficiently, effectively and safely. The robots are designed to work in environments that are inaccessible or dangerous for humans, but also to support and relieve people at work and in everyday life.

What To Expect

In the Embedded and Distributed Systems group of the Department of Autonomy and Teleoperation, you will develop parts of the control software that are essential for the operation of the robot. This robot control system will be used in a space project on-orbit servicing in the coming years.

Your Tasks

• Collaboration in the design and development of the robot controller for the operation of a robot in space
• Documentation of software architecture as well as module, integration and system tests of the developed software modules while ensuring compliance with the ECSS space standard for software development
• Participation in project meetings with the project partners
• Publication of the results in relevant specialist journals and conferences

Your Profile

• A university degree (Master's or university diploma) in engineering (e.g., robotics, electrical engineering), computer science or other relevant programmes
• In-depth expertise in software engineering: versioning, code review, unit/integration testing, real‑time operating systems and embedded systems
• In-depth knowledge of software development and programming in C and C++
• Programming skills in Python
• Knowledge of agile software development, e.g. SCRUM
• Knowledge of continuous integration tools, e.g., Jenkins and Artifactory
• Very good written and spoken English skills

Remuneration will be paid up to pay group 13 TVöD depending on qualifications and tasks assigned.