Junior Applications Engineer

Junior Applications Engineer LocationMunich, GermanyEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentApplications Engineering- Applied AIAt 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.The RoleAs 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.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.What You'll DoField Deployment & POC ExecutionSupport 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 sitesIntegrate and calibrate sensors (cameras, LiDAR, IMUs, depth sensors) with Rhoda's robot platformExecute test plans defined by the Senior AE; record and validate results methodicallyMaintain and transport robot platforms, peripherals, and field test kits in good working orderTroubleshooting & DocumentationAssist with field troubleshooting — collect logs, reproduce issues, support root cause analysis under Senior AE directionWrite clear, structured technical documentation: test logs, configuration notes, sensor calibration reports, and integration guidesContribute to test reports and partner-facing summaries; develop your ability to communicate technical findings clearlySoftware & ToolingOperate and monitor Rhoda's onboard software stack in the field; diagnose and resolve common software-side issuesWrite Python scripts for test automation, data processing, and light tooling tasksDevelop proficiency with industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN) through field exposureLearning & DevelopmentActively develop expertise in EU functional safety concepts (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, EN ISO 13849) — formal training supportedParticipate in HQ Engineering knowledge-sharing sessions and apply learnings to field workTake increasing ownership of defined sub-tasks within POC engagements as competence growsWhat We're Looking ForMust-HaveBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field0–3 years of experience with robotic systems; a strong final-year thesis or research project in robotics or mechatronics is fully acceptableHands-on experience with ROS or ROS2 — you have launched nodes, debugged topics, and understood how a robot software stack fits togetherWorking knowledge of Linux; comfortable at the command linePython scripting ability: you can write a data-analysis or test-automation script independentlyStructured, thorough approach to testing and documentation — you write it down, you double-check, you close the loopWillingness and ability to travel ~40% across EuropeEnglish fluency; German at working levelNice-to-HaveHands-on experience with robot policy training, model fine-tuning, or deploymentExperience with teleoperation systems or remote robot control workflowsHands-on experience integrating or calibrating sensors (cameras, LiDAR, IMU,...