--- title: 'Senior Engineer, Forward Deployed at ARX Robotics GmbH' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-engineer-forward-deployed-arx-robotics-gmbh-london-6tg4wkn4qzfz' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-12' --- # Senior Engineer, Forward Deployed at ARX Robotics GmbH - **Company:** ARX Robotics GmbH - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2026-09-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/arxroboticsgmbh/jobs/4970417101 ## Job description ## About the Role As a Forward Deployed Engineer at ARX Robotics, you are the crucial link between our advanced Mithra OS and our customers' real-world operational challenges. Mithra is our ARX Software Stack that transforms legacy fleets with AI-driven autonomy and standardized software, ensuring seamless integration and unmatched adaptability for complex missions. You will step directly into complex environments, translate unique user needs into robust technical solutions, and ensure our autonomous systems deliver decisive value in the field. This is a hands-on role for a systems thinker who thrives on integrating cutting-edge software into mission-critical applications. You will act as the technical expert on the ground, the trusted partner to our customers, and their voice within our engineering teams, directly shaping the future of autonomous ground systems. ## What You’ll Build - Directly shape customer success by integrating our Mithra OS into their unique operational systems. - Develop and deploy custom software extensions, adapters, and data flows using our modern APIs and SDKs. - Bridge the gap between high-level customer ambitions and our core technology, translating complex requirements into reliable, field-ready integrations. - Lead the technical deployment at customer sites, from planning and configuration to live troubleshooting and support. - Orchestrate and execute field demonstrations that prove the value and capability of our autonomous systems. - Serve as the technical voice of the customer, channeling structured feedback to guide the evolution of our product roadmap. - Ensure every integration you create is maintainable, observable, and built to withstand the rigors of real-world use. ## What You Bring - Proven experience building and deploying software integrations for robotics, defense, or complex industrial systems, with hands-on skills in C++ and ROS2. - Strong software engineering fundamentals, with a knack for production-quality API integration, service development, and robust testing. - A deep understanding of distributed systems, including modern APIs, data modeling, event-driven architecture, and networking. - The ability to partner directly with customers and operators, understand their world, and translate their needs into clear technical requirements. - A systems-level mindset, capable of reasoning about the interplay between software, hardware, networks, and field operations. - Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex systems in challenging, real-world environments—not just in the lab. - A calm, clear, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving, especially when under pressure in the field. - Excellent technical communication skills in English; proficiency in German is a strong plus. Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further. ## What We Offer Join a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business! - Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity - 27 days of annual leave to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days - Enhanced pension scheme plus private medical and dental insurance - Learning & development support and team events budget - Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs - Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations - Referral bonus program, dog-friendly office, and relocation support where applicable We recognise that members of the Armed Forces community may have unique career paths and may face particular challenges due to service life. We welcome applications from members of our Armed Forces Community and will take relevant circumstances into account during our recruitment process. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and used only to help us understand any context we should consider, such as career gaps or frequent relocations, all with the aim of ensuring members of the Armed Forces community are not unfairly disadvantaged. ## About Us ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations. As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture. If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology! ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. You can find ARX Robotics Applicant Privacy Policy [here](https://www.arx-robotics.com/legal/privacy#4-applicant-management). ## About ARX Robotics GmbH ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ARX Robotics develops mission-ready, software-defined autonomous mobile robotics and a digitalization platform (MITHRA OS) to modernize legacy military fleets and strengthen European defense sovereignty. - **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage: Series A extension; total funding €42M) - **Headquarters**: Munich, Germany - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Marc Wietfeld (CEO), Maximilian Wied (CTO), Stefan Roebel (COO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Defense and Space Manufacturing; Autonomous Mobile Robotics; Defense Technology - **Target customers**: Western armed forces, defense ministries, and allied governments (B2G) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Strengthen Europe’s technological resilience and sovereignty with software-defined systems built by soldiers and ready for deployment." ## Products & Services - **HECTOR**: Scalable land capability – an autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed for frontline battlefields and complex multimodal logistics. (Hardware + software) - **MITHRA OS**: A comprehensive digitalization platform that transforms both new and legacy platforms into networked, AI-enabled, and tactically deployable systems. Modular, open-architecture, mission-ready. (SaaS/platform) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed; total funding of €42M as of the Series A extension in early 2025 - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue not publicly available; total funding €42M (2025) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: NATO Innovation Fund, HV Capital (lead Series A), Speedinvest (lead extension), Project A Ventures, Omnes Capital, Discovery Ventures - **Growth Signals**: - Team grew to ~140 employees by winter 2025 - Opened offices in London, Berlin, and Kyiv - Systems actively deployed in Ukraine and used by multiple European armed forces - Expansion into UK with a production facility and predominantly UK supply chain ## Competitive Advantages - **Software-defined, open-architecture systems** that enable rapid integration with existing command systems and legacy fleets - **Built by soldiers** – strong domain expertise and real-world testing - **Backed by NATO Innovation Fund**, signaling strategic government alignment - **European production focus** reduces supply chain dependency and supports reindustrialization of defense capabilities ## Strategic Focus - Scaling production capacity across Europe (UK facility announced) - Forming strategic industrial partnerships to accelerate manufacturing - Deepening AI and autonomous capabilities for frontline deployment - Expanding from UGVs to a broader platform ecosystem for multi-domain operations ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Mission-driven environment emphasizing purpose, innovation, collaboration, and bravery. Values directly tied to strengthening European security. - **Work model**: Hybrid/in-office presence expected given hardware-software integration; offices in Munich, Berlin, London, and Kyiv. - **Growth**: Rapidly scaling startup (from ~40 to 140+ in a year) offers significant career progression opportunities. - **Engineering focus**: Heavy investment in autonomy, sensor fusion, perception, DevOps, and safety engineering. Hands-on robotics development with real-world impact. - **Perks**: Mentioned "For secure Europe and further benefits" – specifics not detailed; typical startup perks likely include equity, flexible working, and equipment. ## Sources 1. [arx-robotics.com](https://www.arx-robotics.com/) 2. [arx-robotics.com/about-us](https://www.arx-robotics.com/about-us) 3. [arx-robotics.com/careers](https://www.arx-robotics.com/careers) 4. [linkedin.com/company/arx-robotics](https://www.linkedin.com/company/arx-robotics) 5. 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