Robotics Engineer – Autonomous excavation

Gravis Robotics AG seeks a mid-level Robotics Engineer in Zürich to develop the core autonomy stack for excavators, focusing on perception, planning, and control in outdoor settings.

Gravis Robotics AG is developing the next generation of autonomous excavation technology. This position centers on building the core autonomy stack for excavators, with a specific emphasis on perception, planning, and control systems designed for unstructured outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement algorithms for perception and planning tailored to autonomous excavation tasks.
• Partner with hardware and simulation teams to deploy and validate autonomy features in real-world field conditions.
• Support the development of control systems that ensure heavy machinery operates with precision and safety.
• Diagnose and refine autonomy performance to address challenges encountered in actual operational settings.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in robotics, computer vision, or control systems.
• Hands-on experience programming in C++ and Python.
• Solid working knowledge of ROS and ROS2 frameworks.
• Comfortable working on-site within a dynamic, fast-paced setting.