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iKnowHow S.A.

Associate Robotics Software Engineer

Athens
Level
Junior

Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.

Open. First seen 6 October 2026.

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About the role

iKnowHow Group is a dynamic, international technology company with 24+ years of experience and a team of 300+ talented professionals delivering innovative technology solutions across Energy, Telecommunications, Banking & Financial Services, and the Public Sector.

iKnowHow S.A.'s standard text

Through its specialized subsidiaries, it brings domain expertise in areas such as Health and Robotics, blending deep industry knowledge with advanced, future-ready technologies.

Aperion Robotics, part of iKnowHow Group, is at the forefront of developing intelligent robotics solutions, combining advanced electromechanical design, Physical AI, embedded systems software, and cloud technologies to deliver practical, high-impact solutions for real-world operational needs.

We are looking for a motivated Associate (Junior/Mid) Robotics Software Engineer to join the robotics development team.

The role involves supporting outdoor localization (GNSS, IMU, LiDAR), Nav2-based navigation systems, simulation development, and deployment on autonomous ground vehicles and magnetic ship-hull crawlers.

You will work alongside senior engineers and contribute to real-world robotics systems operating in demanding outdoor and marine environments.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to robotics modules in ROS1 & ROS2 (nodes, launch systems, lifecycle basics)
  • Support development of outdoor and marine localization pipelines (GNSS RTK, IMU fusion, LiDAR odometry)
  • Assist in integration and testing of Nav2, planners, controllers and Behavior Trees
  • Develop and maintain C++14/17 and Python modules
  • Support URDF/Xacro modeling and simulation in Gazebo/Ignition
  • Assist with sensor and driver integration (LiDAR, IMU, cameras, motor controllers)
  • Use Docker-based development workflows and Git version control
  • Participate in field testing of robots
  • Debug issues under guidance and analyze logs for system performance

Requirements

  • Degree in Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
  • 1–3 years of experience (internships, research projects or personal robotics projects count)
  • Familiarity with ROS1 or ROS2
  • Good programming skills in C++ and/or Python
  • Basic understanding of localization, odometry, and sensor fusion concepts
  • Experience with Linux and Git
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn

Nice to Have:

  • Exposure to Nav2 or ROS navigation stack
  • SLAM project experience
  • Experience with outdoor or mobile robots (academic or hobby projects)
  • Familiarity with Docker

Benefits

  • An attractive salary package
  • Private health insurance plan
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Continuous training via personalized seminars
  • An amazing private & open-office workspace in Athens #LI_Hybrid
  • Stable and enjoyable working environment

What this role asks for

Particular to this role

ROS

Rare in iKnowHow S.A.'s other 34 open postings.

Standard for embedded / hardware roles

C++ · Embedded Systems · Python

Common in embedded / hardware postings at any company.

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The team: Aperion Robotics HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 5 open in Aperion Robotics. 1 was posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in June: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Embedded Systems (4 of 5), Linux (4 of 5), ROS (4 of 5), Python (3 of 5), C++ (2 of 5), Docker (2 of 5), Git (2 of 5)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

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