Senior Robotics Engineer
About mkind
mkind is an early-stage robotics startup on a mission to automate the hardest, most painful manual industrial tasks. We build fully flexible, intelligent robotic work cells for surface finishing, welding, and coating. We are a small, focused team moving fast and building things that matter in the physical world.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Robotics Engineer to become a foundational member of our technical team. You will own the core robotics systems that power our intelligent work cell: from motion planning and robot control to system integration and real-world deployment. This is a hands-on role with enormous scope: you will shape the architecture of our robotics stack from the ground up and see your work deployed in industrial settings solving real problems.
You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, collaborating closely with the founders to build systems that are robust, safe, and performant in demanding manufacturing environments. If you want to build robots that actually matter - not in simulation, but on the factory floor - this is the role for you.
What You'll Do
Design, develop, and maintain the robotics software stack powering our work cell
Integrate perception systems (cameras, force/torque sensors, LiDAR) with robot control pipelines
Build and maintain system integration between robotic arms, tooling, and external hardware
Define and implement safety concepts and fail-safe behaviors for industrial operation
Lead end-to-end testing, calibration, and commissioning of robotic systems on-site
Contribute to architecture decisions and help establish engineering best practices
What We're Looking For
5+ years of experience in robotics engineering or a closely related field
Strong hands-on experience with real robot hardware (industrial or collaborative arms), eoa tooling, and sensors
Solid understanding of kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, and control theory
Experience integrating sensors (vision, force/torque) into real-time robot control loops
Proficiency in C++ and/or Python for robotics development
Proficiency in 3D CAD modelling (Solid Works/Catia/...)
Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment with high ownership
Fluent in English; German is a plus
Nice to Have
Experience in surface finishing, welding, or coating automation
Background in machine vision and 3D perception
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, OPC-UA)
Experience deploying robotic systems in real industrial environments
Compensation & Location
Location: Munich, Germany (on-site)
Equity participation as an early team member
Join us in building the hardware and software foundation stack that will foster the next generation of automation in industrial manufacturing.