Senior Deployment Engineer (m/f/d)

NIF; München; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Hybrid work setup

Pension contribution

Learning & development support

Relocation assistance

Job summary

ARX Robotics is seeking a Senior Deployment Engineer to expand field deployments of autonomous ground systems. You will bridge engineering and customer partners, ensuring reliable and secure operation in field environments.

You’ll contribute to deployment processes, tooling, and runbooks while training operators and supporting mission readiness. The role emphasizes collaboration with software, systems, and hardware teams in a regulated defense context, with opportunities to influence product

Qualifications

• Several years in deployment, field engineering, systems integration, or DevOps for complex systems.
• Experience with robotics, autonomous platforms, or defense systems is a strong plus.
• Solid Linux administration, networking basics, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in scripting, version control, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead deployment of robotic platforms and autonomy software at customer sites.
• Design repeatable deployment processes including configuration management and packaging.
• Diagnose and resolve field and facility issues with cross-functional teams.
• Build tooling and automation to speed deployments and monitoring.
• Define deployment standards, runbooks, and operator guidelines for security/compliance.
• Train customer operators and maintenance personnel; act as technical contact during missions.
• Feed field data back into product development for reliability improvements.
• Support deployment project planning with scope, timelines, risks, and resources.

Skills

Linux administration

Python/Bash scripting

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

ROS 2 familiarity

Technical communication (English)

Willingness to travel

Security clearance readiness

Tools

ROS 2

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Deployment Engineer at ARX Robotics, you will take our autonomous and software-defined ground systems from the lab into the field. You will be the technical bridge between our engineering teams and the military and security partners who operate our robotic platforms. Your work ensures that our modular systems and autonomy software run reliably, securely, and at scale in real operational environments.

You will join a fast-growing team in a highly regulated defense environment, where precision, accountability, and close collaboration with customers matter. You will have a direct influence on how our products are deployed, how they perform in the field, and how we continuously improve them based on operational feedback.

What You'll Build

• Plan and lead the deployment of robotic platforms and autonomy software at customer sites, from installation and commissioning to acceptance testing.
• Design and maintain repeatable deployment processes, including configuration management, software packaging, and update procedures for distributed systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in the field and at our facilities, working closely with software, systems, and hardware engineering.
• Build and improve tooling, scripts, and automation to speed up deployments, testing, and system health monitoring.
• Define and document deployment standards, runbooks, and operator guidelines that meet our security and compliance requirements.
• Train customer operators and maintenance personnel, and act as a trusted technical point of contact during missions and exercises.
• Feed structured field data and lessons learned back into product development to improve reliability and usability.
• Support the planning of deployment projects, including scope, timelines, risks, and resource requirements, in coordination with project and product management.

What You Bring

• Several years of experience in deployment, field engineering, systems integration, or DevOps for complex technical systems. Experience with robotics, autonomous vehicles, or defense systems is a strong advantage.
• Solid Linux system administration skills, including networking fundamentals, service configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Bash) and experience with version control and automation.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and deployment tooling (e.g., Docker; Kubernetes or CI/CD pipelines are a plus).
• Familiarity with robotics middleware such as ROS 2 is an advantage.
• A structured, methodical approach to problem-solving, with clear documentation habits.
• Strong communication skills in English; German is a plus. You can explain technical issues clearly to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for deployments, sometimes at short notice and under demanding conditions.
• Willingness to undergo a security clearance process, as required for work in the defense sector.
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, information security and export control requirements.

Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.

What We Offer

Join a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!

• Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
• 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
• Employer-supported pension contribution
• Learning & development support and team events budget
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
• Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
• Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations
• Referral bonus program, dog-friendly office, and relocation support where applicable

About Us

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.

As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.

ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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