Robotics Testing and Applications Engineer
Posted 2 Sep 2026
Advertised as “(Senior) Robotics Testing and Applications Engineer (m/f/d)”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
About the role
Agile Robots SE is a high-tech startup based in Munich. Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI and robotics by developing robotic systems that offer state-of-the-art full-body force sensitivity and world-leading vision intelligence. This unique combination of technologies enables us to provide intelligent, easy-to-use and affordable robotic solutions with safe human-robot interaction. We are a dynamic and innovative software development company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology. We specialize in creating cutting-edge solutions that transform industries and redefine user experiences
Your Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute structured test plans for robotic components, modules, and fully integrated systems
- Validate functionality, robustness, and performance of software and hardware in real robotic platforms
- Develop Python-based test scripts, tools, and automation frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage
- Contribute C++ code when required for low-level testing, tooling, or integration support
- Analyze robot behavior and system performance, identifying root causes for issues related to kinematics, motion planning, control, perception, or hardware interaction
- Evaluate and debug complex robotic behaviors such as singularities, joint limit violations, trajectory instabilities, and configuration inconsistencies
- Work with URDF models, coordinate transformations, and robot descriptions to validate system correctness
- Support development and refinement of application demos, internal showcases, and customer-facing use cases• Collaborate closely with software, electronics, controls, and mechanical teams to reproduce issues and validate fixes
- Document test procedures, results, defects, and system performance in a clear and structured manner
- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing strategies, coverage, and automation infrastructure• Support field tests, prototype validation, demos and integration activities when required
Essential Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in robotics testing, applications engineering, integration, or system validation roles
- Strong hands-on experience writing Python for testing, automation, data analysis, and robot interaction
- Experience with C++ is a plus (especially for writing tests, tools, or interfacing with robot drivers)
- Solid understanding of core robotics concepts, including kinematics, dynamics, singularities, joint limits, URDFs, coordinate transformations, and motion constraints