Robotics Systems Engineer

InMind is a robotics company based in Trondheim and Palo Alto, building technology for safe, smart, and efficient human-robot collaboration. Our first robot is designed to work alongside people, reduce manual workload, and improve efficiency in environments where traditional automation comes up short.

To succeed where other robotic systems struggle, we have built a unique technical architecture with custom FPGA-based electronics, tailored mechanics, and a fully integrated solution for highly efficient on-device signal processing and training of specialized ML and AI algorithms. This enables robots to learn quickly, adapt in real time, and operate safely in complex, industrial settings.

We have a strong and highly competent team of 20 people who have already built a working robot, which is now being refined in iterations together with key pilot customers. As we enter our next growth phase, we are expanding the product-development team with a set of targeted hires that will increase capacity and competency, strengthen execution, and accelerate the path from advanced technology to robust products and customer value.

One of the key roles we are now looking to fill is a Robotics Systems Engineer (Hands-on Robot Development) who will take ownership of the physical robot and ensure that hardware, software, and AI come together in a stable and workable product. You will play a key role in developing, integrating, and improving our robot platform, with a strong focus on product performance and making sure it works reliably in daily industrial use. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working across disciplines and making complex systems actually work in the field.

What experience and qualifications do you bring?

The most important thing you bring to InMind is hands-on experience with robotics, system integration, complex technology, and software. You also enjoy solving real-world problems in environments where not everything is fully defined from the outset.

You may recognize yourself in some of the following:

• Experience with robotics systems, system integration, or mechatronic products

• Ability to work across disciplines and understand how hardware, software, and AI interact in a complete system

• Strong debugging skills across hardware, software and AI in complex integrated systems

• Competency and experience with control systems, signal processing, cybernetics, or related technical fields

• Practical experience from robotics companies or other advanced product development environments is a strong advantage

• Familiarity with robotics frameworks such as ROS and similar tools

• Experience working with customer requirements and translating their challenges into technical solutions

• Experience with product qualification and validation, particularly for collaborative robots operating safely in human-robot interaction

We would like you to communicate well in English, both written and spoken. Norwegian is an advantage, but not a requirement. Additional language skills are of course a plus.

We expect you to have at least three years of relevant work experience and a Master’s degree in cybernetics, robotics, electronics, mechatronics, embedded systems, or a related field.

Who are you as a person?

We believe you are someone who enjoys working hands-on with complex technology and takes real pride in making things work in practice.

You are curious, pragmatic, and motivated by solving problems that sit at the intersection of hardware, software, and AI. You are comfortable working in an environment where not everything is fully defined from the start, and where progress often depends on people who are able to combine structure with flexibility.

Just as importantly, you enjoy working closely with others and understand that solving complex challenges like ours requires strong collaboration across disciplines. You communicate clearly, contribute positively to the team around you, and know when to take ownership and when to involve others.

We believe you are persistent, down-to-earth, and genuinely motivated by turning advanced technology into robust solutions that perform in the real world.

Personal fit will be given significant weight.

Why join InMind?

This is an opportunity to join a company with a clear direction, ambitious goals, and a team that is already working in a focused and structured way toward product and market. At the same time we are still at a stage where the right people can actively influence solutions, contribute to innovation, and help shape how we continue to develop both our technology and our products.

You will work closely with a highly skilled and multidisciplinary team in an environment where responsibility is shared, ideas are valued, and collaboration matters. We work in agile iterations, with teams focused on different parts of the product and the problems we are solving, supported by a structured process and experienced people who help ensure coordination, learning, and steady progress.

We offer competitive terms, including salary, pension and insurance arrangements, flexible working conditions, and modern offices at Tyholt in Trondheim. As part of our continued growth, we offer an employee shareholder program and long-term incentive schemes.

Would you like to join us on our mission to make robots learn?

If this role sparks your curiosity, we would love to hear from you. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment partner at LHH, Trude Støren (+47 928 92 461), or InMind COO John Raaum (+47 934 20 086), to learn more – or simply send us your application. We review and interview candidates on an ongoing basis, even before the formal application deadline.

InMind is an international and multidisciplinary team with people from several parts of the world, and we see diversity of background and perspective as a clear strength. Like many companies in our field, we are currently more men than women — and we would genuinely welcome more female applicants. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we would still encourage you to apply if the role and our mission resonate with you.

Application Deadline : Thursday May 21