Robotics Senior Motion Planning Engineer

Siemens; Fatih; On-site; TRY 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Learning & Development opportunities

Excellent recognition tools

Share matching program

Job summary

Siemens Turkey R&D is seeking a skilled robotics software engineer to design and implement collision avoidance, trajectory generation, and redundancy resolution for advanced robotic systems across industrial applications.

Candidates should have 5+ years of professional software experience, degrees in Mechatronics/Control or related fields, strong C++, ROS/ROS 2, MoveIt and OMPL, and hands-on experience with simulation tools like Gazebo or MuJoCo.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven track record with robotics and motion planning algorithms, including sampling-based planning, optimization-based planning, trajectory generation, collision detection, swept-volume analysis, and motion feasibility assessment.
• Experience in robot kinematics, inverse kinematics, redundancy resolution, null-space control, singularity analysis and avoidance, and joint and Cartesian motion constraints.
• Experience in real-time and reactive motion planning, predictive control techniques, dynamic environment modeling, and high-performance computing for robotics applications.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Knowledge of Scrum and Agile development methodologies is advantageous.
• Very good command of English.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills.
• No restriction for travelling abroad.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop collision detection and avoidance capabilities for robotic motion planning
• Develop and optimize redundancy resolution strategies for complex robotic systems
• Implement singularity detection, avoidance, and recovery mechanisms
• Design and enhance trajectory generation and optimization algorithms
• Evaluate motion trajectory smoothness, continuity, and feasibility requirements
• Define, select, and validate kinematic solution strategies and motion execution options

Skills

C++

Robotics

Motion planning

Real-time systems

Multi-threaded

ROS/ROS 2

MoveIt

OMPL

Gazebo

Python

Education

BSc./MSc./PhD in Mechatronics/Control & Automation/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

MoveIt

OMPL

ROS/ROS 2

Pinocchio

Drake

Gazebo

Isaac Sim

Job description

We are the catalyst for the industrial world’s digital transformation.

For more than 35 years, ground breaking technologies and business models engineered and developed by Siemens Turkey R&D department contributes to the global success of Siemens

Our R&D activities focused on the fields of electrification, automation and digitalization, provides end-to-end support to our global customers on their unique digital transformation journey.

We aim to increase our strength on solution and product development with world class SW development experts, with the vision to be the digitalization partner for our global customers.

We need game changers like you, to bring the next level of smart manufacturing and infrastructure from mere concept to reality, develop tomorrow’s smart cities, and address the most critical digitalization challenges across a comprehensive range of industries.

What are my responsibilities?

• Design and develop collision detection and avoidance capabilities for robotic motion planning
• Develop and optimize redundancy resolution strategies for complex robotic systems
• Implement singularity detection, avoidance, and recovery mechanisms
• Design and enhance trajectory generation and optimization algorithms
• Evaluate motion trajectory smoothness, continuity, and feasibility requirements
• Define, select, and validate kinematic solution strategies and motion execution options

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• BSc., MSc., or PhD. in Mechatronics Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Proven track record with 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong experience in robotics and motion planning algorithms, including sampling-based planning, optimization-based planning, trajectory generation, collision detection, swept-volume analysis, and motion feasibility assessment
• Experience in robot kinematics, inverse kinematics, redundancy resolution, null-space control, singularity analysis and avoidance, and joint and Cartesian motion constraints
• Experience in real-time and reactive motion planning, predictive control techniques, dynamic environment modeling, and high-performance computing for robotics applications
• Strong experience with C++ software development, performance optimization, multi-threaded systems, benchmarking, profiling, and robotics software frameworks and libraries
• Experience with robotics middleware and motion planning frameworks such as MoveIt, OMPL, ROS/ROS 2, Pinocchio, Drake, or comparable technologies
• Experience with robotic simulation and digital validation environments, including physics-based verification of motion planning solutions using tools such as Isaac Sim, Gazebo, MuJoCo, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with modern GPU-accelerated computing technologies and scalable software architectures for robotics applications is a plus
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Knowledge of and experience with Scrum and Agile development methodologies is an advantage
• Very good command of English
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills
• No restriction for travelling abroad

What We Offer?

• Speaking up Culture
• Respectful Workplace
• Being part of a global work environment
• Attractive remuneration package
• Excellent recognition tools providing spot awards
• Learning & Development opportunities for both personal and professional growth
• Leave days for parents and a variety of flexible working models that allow time off for yourself and your family
• Creche allowance for mothers
• Share matching programs to become a shareholder of Siemens AG
• Remote working and remote living flexibility only for relevant positions
• Find more benefits here

Individual benefits are adapted to meet local legal regulations, the requirements of different job profiles, locations, and individual preferences.

At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow ‘s reality.

As Siemens we believe physical barriers are not related to potential. Only the potential matters to us. Therefore, we look forward to receiving applications from candidates with physical barriers and chronic illnesses. We support healthy relationships between candidates with barriers and their colleagues because we believe we can create differences together.

Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuating diversity and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.