Robotics Software Engineer (all genders welcome) - Maritime Robotics – Manipulator Control & End-Effector Handling (AUV)

0215 Rosenxt Creation Center GmbH; Bremen; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home Office

Company restaurant Lohne

Pension plan

Discounted insurance

Day care center

IT/bike leasing

EV charging facilities

Job summary

Rosenxt Group in Bremen is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to advance manipulator control for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) used in close-range inspections of maritime infrastructure. The role offers flexible hours and remote work options, with a focus on ROS2-based solutions and MoveIt.

You will collaborate with the Subsea team, translate field tests into robust algorithms, and contribute to research projects with universities and research institutes.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in robotics or maritime robotics.
• Strong C++ programming skills.
• Hands-on ROS2-based systems experience and MoveIt.
• Ownership mindset and excellent communication in interdisciplinary teams.
• Affinity for research and collaboration with universities and research institutes.

Responsibilities

• Develop manipulator control and end-effector handling for AUVs for close-range inspections.
• Develop solutions for inspecting underwater infrastructure and validate in ocean conditions.
• Plan, support, and evaluate simulations and maritime field tests; analyze sensor data.
• Work with ROS2 and libraries to implement and evaluate algorithms.
• Collaborate with Subsea group and external partners in R&D projects.

Skills

C++ programming

ROS2

MoveIt

Sensor data analysis

Education

Engineering degree in robotics/CS/mechatronics

Tools

ROS2

MoveIt

Job description

Robotics Software Engineer (all genders welcome) - Maritime Robotics - Manipulator Control & End-Effector Handling (AUV)

Location: Bremen or Wietmarschen-Lohne

We are looking for a Robotics Software Engineer to strengthen our team with flexible working time models and the option of home office. You will be responsible for the control of manipulator arms and end-effector handling on autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) used for close-range inspection of maritime infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• You develop manipulator control and end-effector handling for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) that perform close-range inspections and non-destructive testing tasks.
• You develop solutions for inspecting critical underwater infrastructure (e.g. pipelines, offshore facilities, energy and communication networks) and validate them for use under real ocean conditions.
• You plan, support, and evaluate simulations and maritime field tests, analyzing relevant sensor and navigation data.
• You work with modern software development environments and open-source frameworks (in particular ROS2) and relevant libraries to implement and evaluate your algorithms.
• You collaborate closely with other teams within the Subsea group - such as high-level mission planning, manipulator control, and vehicle control - as well as with external partners like universities and research institutes, actively contributing to joint research and development projects.

Qualifications

• You have a degree in a technical field such as robotics, computer science, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or a comparable field, ideally with a focus on maritime robotics or AUV-based inspection.
• You have several years of professional experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or maritime robotics.
• You have solid expertise in manipulator control, strong programming skills in C++, and hands-on experience with ROS2-based systems and relevant manipulator control libraries (MoveIt).
• You bring a strong sense of ownership and excellent communication skills within interdisciplinary teams.
• You have a strong affinity for research and collaboration with universities and research institutes.

Company benefits

• Flexible working hours, working time accounts and Home Office possible
• An open corporate culture, where we celebrate success with social events
• Compatibility of work and family through our company-owned day care center
• Employer funded pension, capital accumulation benefits and discounted insurance offers (occupational disability insurance and other direct insurance policies)
• Company Restaurant (in Wietmarschen-Lohne) and fresh fruit daily
• Various in-house sports activities (EGYM Wellpass and other offers)
• Attractive leasing offers for IT-products and bikes for private use
• Discounted charging facilities for electric vehicles directly at the company location
• Corporate Benefits - employee offers in changing online shops at top conditions

About the Rosenxt Group

Rosenxt is a forward-thinking technology group - we are visionary architects of progress with decades of engineering excellence. As a privately owned global partner with more than 740 employees, we look far beyond tomorrow: being committed long-term, we turn opportunities into successful ventures. Tech enthusiasts through and through, we dive deep into the latest technologies. Our expertise in various technology fields such as sensors, autonomous robotics, AI, and advanced materials combined with our strong R&D mindset, allows us to develop high-tech solutions for customers in the most challenging environments, including subsea, industrial, renewables, and the integrity of the water and energy supply. Our purpose goes beyond pure business: it is about creating progress and sustainable value - for our customers, for our partners and for society at large.

Additional information

More information about the Rosenxt Group www.rosen-nxt.com