Senior Robotics Engineer

KION Group is a leading supplier of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment as well as integrated automation technologies and software solutions for the optimization of supply chains. KION Group employs over 42000 skilled professionals to service its customers globally. Our solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in customers warehouses production plants and distribution centers in over 100 countries.
Are you a high-impact engineer driven to define the next era of robotics Do you excel at spearheading the development of critical software components for advanced mobile robotic systems
Were seeking a Mobile Robotics Software Engineer (ROS2 / NextGen) whose expertise will directly influence our upcoming products for the Americas Region. Your deep experience across real-time control system development robust modular software structures simulation environments and fleet orchestration will be pivotal.
This position will be part of the Robotic Systems Development (RSD) team within the Central Technology Organization (CTO). CTO plays a key role in our organizational structure by bringing together technical expertise and innovation across the KION Group and its Operating Units. RSD explores the cutting-edge robotic technologies we develop and brings innovative solutions to life. Our diverse teams go beyond technology development providing comprehensive solutions services and lifecycle support. We are dedicated to turning the CTOs vision into reality and empowering our operating units to deliver revolutionary solutions to our valued customers.

We offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $113625 - 151500 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location education experience knowledge and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will do in This Role:

If you are a seasoned C programmer for robotics with ROS2 knowledge and ready to step into a key leadership position here is your mission:

• Development of foundational software for mobile robotic systems within a globally distributed team dedicated to the Americas region.
• Demonstrate your skills in simulation tooling and platform management to ensure software scalability and use case handling through perception and configuration.
• Collaborate with fellow engineers encouraging a culture of technical innova
• Contribute to the strategic direction of our robotics software initiatives.

Core Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop core C software systems for embedded onboard software simulation and deployment
• Drive development of robust tools and frameworks for internal teams and robotic platforms
• Drive technical direction in code structure system design and performance optimization
• Collaborate with robotics cloud and systems teams on multi-functional efforts
• Mentor and review work of junior and mid-level engineers
• Define engineering best practices and contribute to technical roadmap

What We are Looking for:

• Bachelors degree or Masters degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science Software Engineering Robotics or a related technical field (required)
• A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in research or innovation is a plus.

Required Skills:

• 5 years of professional experience in C software engineering and robotics.
• Deep expertise in modern C (C17/20) STL memory management and performance tuning
• Strong background in software architecture and large codebases
• Experience with multi-threaded distributed or real-time systems
• Proven track record in mentoring team leadership or technical ownership
• Excellent understanding of Linux debugging and profiling tools
• Ability to switch between C scripting (Python/Bash) and integration tasks.
• Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2 or other robotics frameworks

Preferred Skills:

• Prior work in autonomous systems robotics or embedded environments
• Familiarity with middleware (DDS ZeroMQ gRPC) containerization and orchestration tools
• Experience in system integration hardware/software interfacing or deployment pipelines
• Experience working in fast-paced research and development environments
• Strong mathematical knowledge. i.e. optimization polynomials.

Travel:

• Up to 30% (inclusive of domestic as well as international trips to Americas EMEA and APAC).

Location & Authorization: This is a hybrid role requiring proximity to one of our U.S. offices (Grand Rapids MI).Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC