Senior Manipulation Engineer - Mobile Robotics (human)
NEURA Robotics
Metzingen, Germany
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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.
- Full-time
Metzingen
Within the MiPA software team, you will have the opportunity to work on an ambitious mobile manipulator platform combining autonomous navigation with dual-arm manipulation, designed to assist in industrial environments, healthcare facilities and households.
Your Mission & ChallengesAs 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.
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Develop robust grasping primitives for diverse objects and tasks (bottles, bags, doors, button pressing, handovers)
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Design full-body manipulation behaviors that leverage base mobility while maintaining stability and precision during contact tasks
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Implement and tune force-torque control strategies including impedance and admittance control for compliant, safe interaction
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Design and coordinate dual-arm manipulation behaviors for complex tasks
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Build and maintain manipulation simulation environments in NVIDIA ISAAC Sim integrated with ROS2
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Collaborate in a multidisciplinary, agile team to push the boundaries of robotics
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Actively contribute to the roadmap and future of intelligent robotic systems
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University degree in Robotics, Software Engineering, Control Systems, or equivalent
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5+ years of professional experience in robotic manipulation or motion control
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Strong proficiency in Python and C++
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Strong proficiency with ROS2 and MoveIt2
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Solid understanding of robot kinematics, dynamics, and motion planning
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Experience with force-torque control (impedance/admittance control)
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Familiarity with NVIDIA ISAAC Sim or similar robotics simulators
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Excellent communication skills in English
What you can look forward to
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.
Our values. The cornerstones of our success.
We are a team. We strive to achieve great things by promoting the success of our colleagues and partners.
We strive for technological progress in order to give people back their valuable time for enjoyable activities.
We strive to revolutionize the world of robotics by pushing the boundaries of technology every day.
We live a high level of appreciation through open communication and transparency.
We do our best to always be two steps ahead. We achieve this through empowerment, freedom of action and personal responsibility.
People are at the center of everything we do.
Our Location
Our headquarters in Metzingen and Riederich are the heart of our company. It's not just home to our offices, but also our production facilities, Academy, logistics, and Tech Labs—all working together to turn ideas into reality. Riederich itself is a small, peaceful town, just a kilometer away from Metzingen, a city with its own unique character. Metzingen is globally renowned as Outlet City, attracting visitors from all over the world. Here, you can enjoy exclusive designer stores in a relaxed and charming setting. The city also offers a variety of restaurants, cafés, and a down-to-earth Swabian coziness—perfect for unwinding after work.
Our application process
We ensure a transparent and efficient process and look forward to getting to know you during the application process.
Your insight into our daily work
Unsere Mission
"Our goal was to develop the world's first cognitive robot that can work with people, learn from them and provide them with targeted support. And that is exactly what we have achieved. But there is much more to come!"