Fraunhofer Italia is hiring a research engineer or an applied research scientist at the earliest possible date.

Fraunhofer Italia is seeking a Research Engineer or Applied Research Scientist to join our "Robotics & Intelligent Systems Engineering (RISE)" research group in Bolzano at the earliest possible date. Our team focuses on the development of advanced mechatronic and robotic systems.

Are you eager to build on and expand your knowledge in exciting, real-world applications? If so, apply to join our team!

If so, apply for this position at Fraunhofer Italia!

Your Role:

• Design and develop application-oriented robotic prototypes and deploy them in real-world scenarios in the sector of industrial production, logistics, healthcare, agriculture and construction.
• Participate in national and international research projects (e.g. EU projects), including project planning, coordination, and result presentation.
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams combining engineering, software development, together with partners from academia, industry, and the public sector.

Necessary qualifications:

• You have a MSc or PhD degree in mechatronics/robotics engineering or similar.
• You have more than 2 years work experience including modelling, simulation and control of robotic
  systems.
• You have a strong background in autonomous navigation for mobile robots, including planning, localization, perception and related areas.
• You have strong programming experience in C++, Python and the Robot Operating System 2 (ROS).
• You have a strong knowledge of Linux, Git and Docker.
• You work independently, systematically and have a high degree of commitment, creativity and team spirit.
• You have excellent communication skills in either German or Italian (C1/C2 level) and you are fluent in English (written and spoken).
• You have a valid work permit for EU.

Technical Pluses:

• You have hands-on experience working with real robots.
• Experience with ROS 2 frameworks like Nav2, Moveit2 and Gazebo/Isaac Sim.
Experience with libraries like OpenCV and BT.CPP.

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What we offer:

• Participation in cutting-edge research projects.
• Access to state-of-the-art technologies, methods, and laboratory environments as well as an international and supportive working atmosphere.
• Individual development opportunities through training, mentoring, and continuing education.
• Flexible working models and home-office options for a healthy work-life balance.
• Attractive remuneration package and an up to three-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment.

The position provides for a classification not lower than Level 1 of the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Tertiary Sector, Distribution and Services (Commerce). The gross annual salary corresponds at least to the current contractual minimum salary for this level, amounting to approximately €42,500 gross per year paid over 14 monthly installments, without prejudice to future updates of the collective agreement and additional employment conditions that may be granted by the Institute.

Shape the future of applied robotics with us—send your application to Fraunhofer Italia today!