Scientific staff for the development and operation of mobile robot systems

The German Rescue Robotics Center (DRZ) is looking to recruit as soon as possible

Join our team

•     if you want to help bring innovative technologies to real-world applications in disaster relief,
•     if you want to work closely with emergency responders as end users and develop systems that meet their needs in real-world scenarios,
•     if you are ready for responsible, sustainable work and reliable teamwork.

Your tasks

•     Develop, test, benchmark, and apply technologies to take rescue robots from research to deployment in actual disaster operations
•     Development and maintenance of DRZ's rescue robots (physical and simulated) , integration and evaluation of new features and interfaces
•     Working closely with our network of leading organizations from academia, industry, and rescue organizations, especially in collaborative R&D joint projects
•     Analysis of first responder requirements and consideration in the development process
•     Operating our rescue robots to support first responders in real-world missions as a member of our Robotics Task Force
•     Support the development and implementation of new training and education concepts
•     Contribute your creativity and ideas to improve current existing solutions, as well as your vision to develop new solutions

What you should have

•     A graduate master's degree in computer science, technical computer science, or a comparable field of study
•     Very good programming skills with experience in working with Linux, ROS, C++ and Python, version management (e.g. Git) and with the development of extensive program packages
•     Knowledge of methods, algorithms and technologies for mobile robots with autonomous capabilities
•     Demonstrated experience developing and working with real-world mobile robot systems (ground, air, or water)
•     Ability to work independently, as well as in a team
•     Reliability and conscientiousness
•     Flexibility and confidence in dealing with unforeseen situations and quick thinking skills
•     Very good problem solving skills
•     Secure knowledge of German and English
•     Willingness to relocate to Dortmund and travel with us on real missions (outside the danger zone)

This would be considered desired

•     Superior knowledge and skills in mobile robotics in outdoor environments and related autonomous capabilities and software
•     Experience developing and maintaining complex heterogeneous software and hardware systems
•     Experience with continuous testing and agile methodology
•     Operational experience as a responder in a volunteer or professional capacity (e.g., as a member of a fire department or technical relief organization) and knowledge of civil security first responder procedures and frameworks

We can offer to you

•     A dynamic, warm and growing team that works every day towards the goal of making the work of the fire department, technical relief organization and co. safer and more efficient.
•     The opportunity to contribute to the development of an innovative, meaningful, non-profit organization
• Employment contract based on the TVöD-L and remuneration according to salary level EG 13 with performance bonuses. The contract is initially limited as a project position. A permanent employment is aspired.
• Family-friendly working hours through flextime and mobile working.

About us

The German Rescue Robotics Center is the national competence center for rescue robotics based in Dortmund. It was founded in 2018 as a non-profit association. We bundle leading competencies in a strong network and break new ground for saving lives. Together with research, industry and users, we create practical, future-oriented solutions. For more information, visit https://rettungsrobotik.de

Wie bewerben

Please send your CV, current certificates and references, a cover letter and other relevant documents by mail to Robert Grafe, Managing Director of DRZ, robert.grafe(at)rettungsrobotik.de