Overview
Robotics Engineer role at Axon
Axon is on a mission to Protect Life. We are explorers pursuing safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. We value candor, care, and diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast‑paced, challenging and meaningful, with ownership and real impact. This role is based in Brussels and follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office collaboration encouraged.
What You’ll Do
* Be part of a high‑performing team that designs and develops Robotics products to Protect Life
* Architect, design and develop software and algorithms for Drones, Rovers and other Robots
* Develop in C/C++, Rust for resource‑constrained embedded systems and prototype with Python
* Integrate sensors and actuators, implement complex logic and autonomous behavior
* Design and develop new use cases on robots, translating requirements into features and tests
* Implement robotics use cases in ROS2 and custom robotics frameworks
* Ensure high quality throughout the product lifecycle, designing and implementing unit tests, integration tests and CI pipelines
* Hands‑on prototyping, development and debugging across all stages of the product lifecycle
* Collaborate with distributed hardware, software, firmware, control systems, manufacturing and compliance teams
* Be a team player, mentor and strong communicator, ready to support the team when needed
What You Bring
* Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Robotics or equivalent
* Industry experience building Drones, Rovers or other Robots
* Experience with C/C++, Python and/or Rust
* Track record of bringing commercial robotic devices to the market
* Deep understanding of ROS2, its execution model, messaging middleware, debugging and performance analysis tools
* Strong experience with robotics simulation tools such as Gazebo
* Experience with Userspace Linux kernel development and performance optimization
* Understanding of systems architecture, multi‑device interrelated systems
* Understanding of operating systems, concurrency and networking concepts
* Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and QA processes
* Solid software engineering fundamentals (algorithms, data structures)
* Experience with computer vision (VIO/SLAM), control systems, machine learning, path planning, or trajectory optimization
* Experience with or interest in drones, MAVLink, PX4 or other flight control systems
* Experience with sensor peripherals (accelerometers, time‑of‑flight, magnetometer, cameras)
* Familiarity with cryptographic primitives (AES, Root of Trust, Secure Boot)
Nice to Have
* Experience with ZeroMQ, Zenoh, iceoryx
* Experience with the Yocto build system
* Bare‑metal firmware development on MCUs
* Linux kernel and driver development
Benefits
* Competitive base salary
* 30 vacation days per year
* Annual bonus eligibility
* Restricted stock unit eligibility
* Private health insurance
* Emotional & mental wellness support
* Learning & development programs
* Free snacks in offices
Benefits listed may vary by employment type and location. Axon is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. If you require accommodations during the application or recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com.
Important Notes
The above job description is not exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions. Roles may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs.
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