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Senior Motion Planning Engineer (f/m/d)

100% Zürich

Hexagon Robotics is a division of Hexagon – a global leader in precision measurement. Established in 2025, Hexagon Robotics develops humanoid robots for industrial sectors to address labor shortages and enable the transition from automation to autonomy. The first humanoid product, AEON, was launched in June 2025 and combines agility, awareness, spatial intelligence and versatility to provide a market-leading solution for automotive, transportation, aerospace, manufacturing, and logistics customers

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We are looking for a Senior Motion Planning Engineer to design and deploy advanced motion planning algorithms for our robotic systems, working across navigation, manipulation and optimization. You will develop production-ready software in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, helping bring our robotic platforms from prototype to productio

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Your Miss

• ionDevelop and deploy motion planning algorithms for mobile robots and manipulat
• orsDesign optimization-based planners, including cost functions and constraints for embedded syst
• emsImplement production-quality software in C++ and Python, including testing and validat
• ionDevelop and debug ROS2 nodes and system integrati
• onsDefine and own technical objectives aligned with the squad road
• mapTroubleshoot and resolve issues in complex robotic software and hardware syst

ems
Your Skil

• lsetStrong experience in robot motion planning (navigation, obstacle avoidance, manipulat
• ion)Solid background in numerical optimization for motion plan
• ningProven expertise in C++ and Python with production deployment experi
• enceExperience with NumPy, PyTorch or
• JAXAbility to work independently and drive topics end to
• endHands-on experience with

ROS2Bonus Skil

• lsetGPU development on NVIDIA Jetson platf
• ormsExperience with generative models (e.g. flow mod
• els)Experience with humanoid ro
• botsFamiliarity with NVIDIA Omniv

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What You’l

• l GetFlexible working hours and a hybrid model for real work-life ba
• lanceGenerous vacation: 25–30 days depending o
• n ageCHF 500 mobility credit for sustainable comm
• utingBonus system & strong pension contribu
• tionsTailored training & development opportun
• itiesRelocation support for a smooth
• startDiscounts on health, mobility & entertai
• nmentTeam events and a flat hierarchy where your voice c
• ountsA warm, international culture built on respect and collabor

ation
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