Job
- Level
- Senior
- Job Feld
- IT, Embedded, Security
- Anstellung
- Vollzeit
- Vertragsart
- Unbefristetes Dienstverhältnis
- Ort
- München
- Arbeitsmodell
- Onsite
Job Zusammenfassung
In diesem Job übernimmst du die technische Führung bei der Entwicklung und Umsetzung mobiler Roboterplattformen und leitest ein Team in München, wobei du Systemintegration und Hardware-Validierung verantwortest.
Deine Rolle im Team
- The Manager, Robotic Platforms Engineering is responsible for executing and delivering our mobile robotic platforms (hardware and software) while serving as a senior on-site engineering leader in Germany.
- This role ensures hardware systems are built, validated, and deployed reliably, supports system-level integration with robotics software and algorithms, and provides day-to-day technical guidance and people leadership to the Munich-based team, including coaching, performance management, and team development.
- Success in this role will be measured by reliable, on-time delivery of platform milestones, hardware performance, durability, and fleet reliability in live deployments, quality and completeness of validation and test evidence, effectiveness of on-site technical leadership and support for the Munich team, growth, engagement, and performance of direct reports, quality of collaboration with software and algorithms teams at the system level, and progress in establishing academic partnerships and supporting EU-funded R&D initiatives.
- Robotic Platforms Hardware Execution & Delivery: Execute robotic platform's hardware development and aligned with product requirements, translate requirements into executable hardware workstreams, schedules, and technical plans, drive delivery of prototypes, pilot units, and production-ready robotic systems, ensure platform's hardware designs meet requirements for reliability, safety, manufacturability, and serviceability.
- People Management & Team Development: Directly manage a team of hardware engineers based in Munich, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management, set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews, identify development opportunities and support the growth of each team member, foster a high-performance, collaborative team culture that attracts and retains strong engineering talent, partner with leadership and HR on compensation, leveling, and organizational planning for the Munich team.
- On-Site Technical Leadership: Act as the primary technical reference point on site in Munich, provide hands-on technical guidance, mentorship, and direction to the local engineering team, support cross-team alignment and day-to-day problem solving across hardware, software, algorithms, and field activities, represent engineering leadership locally with partners, customers, and collaborators.
- System-Level Robotics Understanding: Maintain a working knowledge of Navflex's robotics software stack and core algorithms, partner closely with Software and Algorithms teams to ensure effective hardware - software co-design and integration, identify system-level integration risks early and drive appropriate engineering trade-offs.
- Research Grants & Innovation (EU focus): Build relationships with European universities, applied research institutes, and innovation partners, support joint research initiatives aligned with Navflex's technical roadmap, contribute to relevant EU research and innovation programs (e.g., Horizon Europe), provide technical expertise and coordination for grant proposals and funded projects.
Unsere Erwartungen an dich
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- Qualifications: Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field, 8+ years of experience in hardware engineering, robotics, automation, or electromechanical systems, 2+ years of direct people management experience in an engineering environment, experience leading hardware engineering efforts in production or deployment environments, working knowledge of robotics software and algorithms, experience collaborating with external OEMs, suppliers, or research partners, professional fluency in English, willingness to travel up to 25%.
- Preferred, But Not Required: Experience with AMRs, forklifts, or industrial automation platforms, prior involvement in university research collaborations or EU-funded programs, familiarity with Horizon Europe or similar R&D funding mechanisms, experience working in international or distributed engineering teams, exposure to safety-critical or regulated systems (ISO, CE, ANSI), German language proficiency.
Qualifikationen
- Core Expertise: Hardware engineering for robotics, automation, or electromechanical systems, deployment and validation of robotic mobile platforms in real-world operational environments, system-level integration of hardware with robotics software and algorithms, applied research collaboration and European innovation ecosystems, direct management of engineering teams, including performance management and team development.
- Core Skills: Strong execution and delivery, hands-on leadership and mentoring, structured problem-solving, clear communication across disciplines and cultures, ability to operate effectively without formal authority, engineering judgment in complex, real-world environments, ability to attract, develop, and retain engineering talent.
Unser Angebot
- The opportunity to work on robotics systems that are already used in real-world environments.
- A role where you can actively shape systems and see the impact of your work.
- A collaborative, international team with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Plenty of room for personal and professional growth as we continue to scale.
- Challenging work alongside experienced engineers who are passionate about what they do.
- A culture that values ownership, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive compensation.
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Navflex
Navflex ist ein innovatives Technologieunternehmen, das sich auf die Automatisierung von Logistikprozessen konzentriert. Es bietet Lösungen für reale Lager- und Umschlagumgebungen mit einem Schwerpunkt auf Physical AI, Robotik und autonomen mobilen Robotern. Die Produkte sind so konzipiert, dass sie einfach integriert werden können, ohne dass umfangreiche Änderungen an der bestehenden Infrastruktur notwendig sind.
Description
- Unternehmenstyp
- Startup
- Arbeitsmodell
- Onsite
- Branche
- Logistik, Transport
Senior Manager, Robotic Platforms Engineering
- Ort
- München
- Arbeitsmodell
- Onsite
- Diversität
- Für alle Personen geeignet (m/w/d)
