Senior Manipulation Engineer - Mobile Robotics (human)

Senior Manipulation Engineer - Mobile Robotics (human)

Neura Robotics • Metzingen

Give Our Robots Consciousness

In the AI Department, you'll develop the cognitive abilities of our robots, enabling them to understand and interact with their surroundings. You'll work on algorithms that make machines intelligent and adaptive—ranging from object recognition and language processing to decision‑making in complex environments. You'll be part of a team that pushes technological boundaries and collaborates closely with software, hardware, and product management teams. Using cutting‑edge tools and methods from machine learning and AI, you'll work on projects that have a direct impact on our products. If you're excited about making machines smarter and shaping the future of human‑machine interaction, the AI Department is the perfect place for you.

Your Mission & Challenges

As a senior manipulation engineer, your mission is to give MiPA the dexterity to interact physically with its environment, grasping everyday objects, operating doors and buttons, and handling delicate items safely alongside people.

• Develop robust grasping primitives for diverse objects and tasks (bottles, bags, doors, button pressing, handovers)
• Design full‑body manipulation behaviors that leverage base mobility while maintaining stability and precision during contact tasks
• Implement and tune force‑torque control strategies including impedance and admittance control for compliant, safe interaction
• Design and coordinate dual‑arm manipulation behaviors for complex tasks
• Build and maintain manipulation simulation environments in NVIDIA ISAAC Sim integrated with ROS2
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary, agile team to push the boundaries of robotics
• Actively contribute to the roadmap and future of intelligent robotic systems

Qualifications

• University degree in Robotics, Software Engineering, Control Systems, or equivalent
• 5+ years of professional experience in robotic manipulation or motion control
• Strong proficiency in Python and C++
• Strong proficiency with ROS2 and MoveIt2
• Solid understanding of robot kinematics, dynamics, and motion planning
• Experience with force‑torque control (impedance/admittance control)
• Familiarity with NVIDIA ISAAC Sim or similar robotics simulators
• Excellent communication skills in English

Benefits

Creative Freedom and Agility

Enjoy a dynamic, self‑reliant work culture with flat hierarchies, flexible hours, and 30 vacation days. Ideal for those seeking an inspiring professional setting, whether you're starting out or an experienced exec.

Passion for Winning

A passionate and highly skilled team of international experts aiming to redefine robot assistants.

Attractive Compensation

Enjoy a competitive salary package along with exclusive employee discounts.

One Team

Whether it's a summer party or company town hall meetings, we celebrate our successes together.

Professional Growth

Support for your personal and professional development.