Junior Applications Engineer

<p style="min-height:1.5em">At Rhoda AI, we’re building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots. We own the full robotics stack from high-performance hardware and robot systems to the infrastructure and state-of-the-art foundation world models that control our robots. Our robots are designed to be generalists capable of operating in complex, real-world environments and handling long-tail edge cases, made possible by our cutting edge research and end-to-end system design. We've raised over $450M and are investing aggressively in model research, infrastructure, hardware development, and manufacturing scale-up to make generalist robotics a reality.</p><h1><strong>The Role</strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em">As Junior Application Engineer, you will work hands-on in the field alongside our Senior AE to execute Proof-of-Principle (POP), POC engagements and RaaS deplouments with Rhoda's European strategic partners. This is a practical, execution-focused role: you will be on-site at partner facilities, setting up and integrating Rhoda's robot platform, running test programmes, capturing data, and documenting results.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">You will develop rapidly. Working alongside a Senior AE on complex, real-world deployments is one of the fastest paths to deep robotics systems competence. We expect you to grow into an increasingly autonomous AE over 12–18 months.</p><h1><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h1><h2><strong>Field Deployment &amp; POC Execution</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Support POP and POC execution, as well as RaaS engagements under Senior AE guidance: design solutions, system setup, sensor bring-up, test execution, and data collection at partner sites</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Integrate and calibrate sensors (cameras, LiDAR, IMUs, depth sensors) with Rhoda's robot platform</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Execute test plans defined by the Senior AE; record and validate results methodically</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Maintain and transport robot platforms, peripherals, and field test kits in good working order</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Troubleshooting &amp; Documentation</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Assist with field troubleshooting — collect logs, reproduce issues, support root cause analysis under Senior AE direction</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Write clear, structured technical documentation: test logs, configuration notes, sensor calibration reports, and integration guides</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Contribute to test reports and partner-facing summaries; develop your ability to communicate technical findings clearly</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Software &amp; Tooling</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Operate and monitor Rhoda's onboard software stack in the field; diagnose and resolve common software-side issues</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Write Python scripts for test automation, data processing, and light tooling tasks</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Develop proficiency with industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN) through field exposure</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Learning &amp; Development</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Actively develop expertise in EU functional safety concepts (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, EN ISO 13849) — formal training supported</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Participate in HQ Engineering knowledge-sharing sessions and apply learnings to field work</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Take increasing ownership of defined sub-tasks within POC engagements as competence grows</p></li></ul><h1><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></h1><h2><strong>Must-Have</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">0–3 years of experience with robotic systems; a strong final-year thesis or research project in robotics or mechatronics is fully acceptable</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Hands-on experience with ROS or ROS2 — you have launched nodes, debugged topics, and understood how a robot software stack fits together</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Working knowledge of Linux; comfortable at the command line</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Python scripting ability: you can write a data-analysis or test-automation script independently</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Structured, thorough approach to testing and documentation — you write it down, you double-check, you close the loop</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Willingness and ability to travel ~40% across Europe</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">English fluency; German at working level</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Nice-to-Have</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Hands-on experience with robot policy training, model fine-tuning, or deployment</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience with teleoperation systems or remote robot control workflows</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Hands-on experience integrating or calibrating sensors (cameras, LiDAR, IMU, depth)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Exposure to functional safety concepts (ISO 26262, IEC 61508) — even at a conceptual or coursework level</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience with EtherCAT or CAN protocols</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Embedded Linux, C, or Rust — even at a beginner level</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">MATLAB or Simulink familiarity</p></li></ul><h1><strong>Why This Role</strong></h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Rare early-career opportunity to work on real humanoid robot deployments in customer environments — not lab demonstrations</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Direct mentorship from a Senior AE with deep field and functional safety expertise</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">High ownership from the start: you own your tasks, your documentation, and your learning path</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Join at founding team stage — contribute to how Application Engineering is built at Rhoda Europe</p></li></ul><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>