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# Staff Safety & Robotics Software Engineer

- **Company:** Jungheinrich AG
- **Location:** München, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), CANopen, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Flexi (Photoshop Plugin), Robot Operating System, System-level Testing, Tia Portal, Information Technology, Process Control Systems, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** September 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=819ec8074829353f

## About the Role

* You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Robotics, Software Engineering, or a related field
 * You bring 6+ years of professional experience in safety-critical software development, industrial automation, robotics, or Safety PLC solutions
 * You have strong experience with industrial safety controllers or Safety PLCs; experience with Siemens S7 and TIA Portal or SICK Flexi Soft/Flexi Net is highly desirable
 * You have proven experience implementing and validating safety functions according to standards such as ISO 13849, IEC 61508, or IEC 62061
 * You have a solid understanding of safety concepts, safety architectures, and requirements-driven development
 * You are familiar with verification, validation, requirements traceability, and V-model-based development processes
 * You have experience integrating sensors, actuators, industrial communication systems, and field buses, ideally CANopen
 * You ideally bring experience with SICK safety laser scanners, ROS-based robotics systems, C++ or Python development, ros_control/ros2_control, Docker, or motion-control frameworks
 * You enjoy creating clear technical documentation and working with version control systems
 * You communicate fluently in English and have German language skills at B1 level or higher
 * You are willing to work primarily on-site and ideally live in or close to Munich

## Description

* You develop and implement safety-critical solutions for autonomous forklift robots operating in logistics and production environments
 * You translate safety concepts and system requirements into robust software architectures, Safety PLC implementations, and industrial control systems
 * You design, implement, and maintain software components across robot control, motion control, and low-level autonomy functions
 * You define and execute verification and validation activities, including integration, fault-injection, and system-level testing
 * You collaborate closely with functional safety experts, system architects, and software engineers to ensure safe and reliable system operation
 * You act as a technical expert for safety-critical software and PLC development, driving engineering excellence and mentoring colleagues