Software Engineer for Professional Outdoor Service Robots

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

Our "Professional Service Robots - outdoor" group develops mobile outdoor robots for agriculture and logistics processes that are used in various (industrial) environments. One development focus is on robot cognition, for example to navigate in complex environments and reliably carry out complex processes.
As a software engineer in our group, you will make a valuable contribution to further expanding and professionalizing our CURT ecosystem. CURT consists of several robots, wheel- and track-based, as well as the autonomous navigation navCURT. In addition to supporting the development of navigation algorithms, such as path planners or SLAM algorithms, your role is to ensure the reliability and performance of our robots by setting up continuous integration, comprehensive unit and system tests and automated simulations. You will also be responsible for continuously developing the software architecture and providing documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

What you will do

Implementation of continuous integration processes
Development and execution of code tests (unit tests, integration tests)
Carrying out simulations to check and optimize the robot functions
Development and implementation of navigation algorithms
Design and further development of the software architecture
Creation and maintenance of technical documentation

What you bring to the table

Master-Degree in a typical MINT-Study with very good grades
Excellent knowledge of software development and architecture
Experience with continuous integration (CI) and various test methods
Ability to create and interpret simulations
Strong programming skills in C++ or Python
Experience in working with Linux environments
Enjoy working in interdisciplinary teams and developed communicational skills
Experience with ROS1/ROS2 is a plus

What you can expect

Interesting and challenging tasks in applied research and development with close contact to industry
A high level of trust and independence
Extensive qualification measures to expand professional knowledge, qualifications and personal soft skills
Freedom to design and implement your own innovative ideas
Open and direct interaction between colleagues and managers and our humane and positive working atmosphere offer you a reliable basis for ambitious and productive work
Opportunities for early management responsibility and promotion
Opportunities for a funded spin-off/start-up
First-class test fields and excellent equipment
Flexible working hours and home office portions

Do you have children and are worried about balancing family and work? This is a particular concern for us. In addition to flexible working hours, the Institute Center Stuttgart offers its employees access to three daycare centers close to the institute. There is also support in the areas of emergency childcare and homecare/eldercare, the possibility of a mobile office with children and childcare during the holidays.
We offer you a wide range of offers for your personal further training in the areas of leadership, communication, project management, work-life balance, health, culture and sport.

Promoting equal opportunities for our employees is an important goal of Fraunhofer. We promote the professional development of women in our institute and strongly encourage you to apply.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. The position ist firstly limited to 3 years, further employment will be intended. This position is available on a full-time basis as well as on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Johannes Kienle

Recruiting

0711 970 1153

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA

www.ipa.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 74030 Application Deadline:

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