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# Hexagon Role Analysis
**Created:** 2026-03-10
**Status:** Active
**Related:** [[Job Hunt]], [[Career]], [[Robotics]]
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## Overview
Analysis of four roles at Hexagon Robotics and Coders Connect for Claudio's career trajectory assessment.
### Company Background: Hexagon Robotics
Hexagon Robotics is a **newly established division (2025)** of Hexagon AB - a global leader in precision measurement, industrial metrology, and geospatial solutions. They are developing **humanoid robots** based in Zurich.
**Key implications:**
- New division = early-stage opportunity with high growth potential
- Backed by a large, established parent company (financial stability)
- Humanoid robotics is a hot but speculative field
- Zurich location aligns with Claudio's base
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## Role Analysis
### 1. Senior Software Engineer – Mission Control (Coders Connect)
**URL:** https://www.jobin.cloud/careers/610063348f511000137a5707/jobs/698db3791215557ef630e21e
**Salary:** CHF 120K–130K (explicit range)
**Location:** Zurich, 100% On-Site
**Posted:** 3 weeks ago
#### Role Description
Building a Mission Control layer - the orchestration system that coordinates perception, manipulation, motion planning, and control into unified task execution. Architecture + integration + execution.
#### Requirements
- 5+ years professional software engineering experience
- Strong C++ and Python in production environments
- Excellent understanding of architecture & design patterns
- CI/CD, version control, automated testing
- Linux-based development
- Strong communication skills
#### Assessment
| Dimension | Rating | Notes |
|-----------|--------|-------|
| **Fit Level** | **HIGH** | Direct match for system architecture, integration, C++/Python, robotics background |
| **CV Story (2-3yr)** | Architecture lead | "Architected mission control system for industrial humanoid robots" - strong systems story |
| **Skill Gains** | High | Distributed systems, orchestration, production-quality robotics software, cross-team coordination |
| **Risk/Pigeonhole** | Medium | Could become "integration guy" if not careful; need to stay close to algorithms |
| **Future Value** | High | Systems architects are valuable; this translates to staff/lead roles |
**Pros:**
- Explicit salary transparency (CHF 120-130K)
- Architecture role = visibility and influence
- Early-stage system = ownership opportunity
- Clear career path to staff/Principal engineer
- Integrates with robotics subsystems (keeps domain relevance)
**Cons:**
- More software/infrastructure than core robotics algorithms
- "Mission Control" could limit to orchestration layer
- Need to actively stay connected to motion planning/control
---
### 2. Senior Robotics Engineer – Systems and Applications (Hexagon)
**URL:** https://hexagon-robotics.onlyfy.jobs/job/jykiwwbnaldry0ret2ddcqbmx9jczn
**Location:** Zurich, 100%
#### Assessment (based on Hexagon context)
| Dimension | Rating | Notes |
|-----------|--------|-------|
| **Fit Level** | **MEDIUM-HIGH** | Depends on specifics; "Systems and Applications" suggests integration/deployment focus |
| **CV Story (2-3yr)** | Systems integrator | "Deployed humanoid robotic systems in industrial applications" - practical impact story |
| **Skill Gains** | Medium-High | Application engineering, systems integration, customer-facing skills |
| **Risk/Pigeonhole** | Medium-High | "Applications" roles can become glorified technical support or deployment |
| **Future Value** | Medium | Application engineering valuable for product/BD roles, less for technical leadership |
**Key Questions:**
- Is this R&D or customer deployment?
- How much autonomy in system design?
- Connection to core robotics development?
---
### 3. Senior Motion Planning Engineer (Hexagon)
**URL:** https://hexagon-robotics.onlyfy.jobs/job/rymycc3wkgqckpofvuv1mr9zidqfqd
**Location:** Zurich, 100%
#### Assessment (based on role title and Hexagon context)
| Dimension | Rating | Notes |
|-----------|--------|-------|
| **Fit Level** | **HIGHEST** | Direct match with Claudio's ROS2 localization/mapping/planning background |
| **CV Story (2-3yr)** | Motion planning expert | "Led motion planning for humanoid robot locomotion and manipulation" - deep technical credibility |
| **Skill Gains** | Very High | Whole-body motion planning, MPC, manipulation planning, legged locomotion |
| **Risk/Pigeonhole** | Low | Motion planning is a core robotics competency; high demand skill |
| **Future Value** | Very High | Motion planning expertise translates across robotics domains; staff/lead path clear |
**Pros:**
- Core robotics algorithm work
- Direct extension of Claudio's existing expertise
- Humanoid motion planning is cutting-edge
- High-value skill in job market
**Cons:**
- Deep specialization risk (but in a valuable area)
- May limit breadth if too focused
---
### 4. Senior Software Engineer (Hexagon)
**URL:** https://hexagon-robotics.onlyfy.jobs/job/pqhu3mcuxr1ikvl73owhwvurytthcy
**Location:** Zurich, 100%
#### Assessment (based on role title)
| Dimension | Rating | Notes |
|-----------|--------|-------|
| **Fit Level** | **HIGH** | General software engineering in robotics context |
| **CV Story (2-3yr)** | Robotics software engineer | "Built core software infrastructure for humanoid platform" |
| **Skill Gains** | Medium | Depends heavily on team placement |
| **Risk/Pigeonhole** | Medium | Generic title; need to understand actual work |
| **Future Value** | Medium | Strong if working on core systems; weaker if infrastructure/tools |
**Key Questions:**
- Which subsystem? (control, perception, planning, infrastructure)
- Team size and autonomy?
- Connection to robotics algorithms?
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## Comparative Ranking
### 1. **Senior Motion Planning Engineer (Hexagon)** ⭐ BEST FIT
- Direct alignment with Claudio's expertise
- Highest-value skill development
- Clear technical leadership path
- Cutting-edge domain
### 2. **Senior Software Engineer – Mission Control (Coders Connect)**
- Strong systems/architecture story
- Good salary transparency
- Integration work with robotics relevance
- Staff/Principal engineer trajectory
### 3. **Senior Robotics Engineer – Systems and Applications (Hexagon)**
- Risk of "applications" pigeonhole
- Need more info on role specifics
- Could be good if R&D-focused
### 4. **Senior Software Engineer (Hexagon)**
- Too generic without more details
- Could be great or mediocre depending on placement
---
## CV Tailoring Recommendations
### For Motion Planning Engineer (Primary Target)
#### Headline Options
- Senior Robotics Engineer | Motion Planning & Localization Systems
- Technical Lead | Autonomous Systems, Motion Planning, ROS2/PX4
- Robotics Systems Lead | UAVs → Humanoids | Motion Planning Specialist
#### Summary Emphasis
- Lead with motion planning expertise: "Senior robotics engineer with 5+ years leading motion planning, localization, and autonomous navigation systems for UAV platforms."
- Highlight transfer: "Transitioning expertise from aerial to humanoid robotics, with deep experience in real-time planning under dynamic constraints."
#### Experience Bullet Rewrites
- **Motion Planning:** "Led development of motion planning stack for autonomous delivery drone, including global/local planners, trajectory optimization, and obstacle avoidance in GPS-denied environments."
- **Real-time Systems:** "Implemented MPC-based trajectory tracking at 100Hz with hardware-in-the-loop validation."
- **Cross-domain:** "Designed planning algorithms transferable to legged/manipulator platforms; familiar with whole-body planning concepts."
#### Missing Keywords/Competencies to Address
- **Whole-body motion planning** - add as learning objective
- **Manipulation planning** - highlight any arm/gripper experience
- **Legged locomotion** - acknowledge as gap, show learning plan
- **MPC for manipulation** - expand MPC experience
- **Contact-rich planning** - new area to develop
---
### For Mission Control Role (Secondary Target)
#### Headline Options
- Senior Robotics Engineer | Systems Architecture & Integration
- Technical Lead | Mission Orchestration, Robotics Software Infrastructure
#### Summary Emphasis
- Lead with architecture/integration: "Senior robotics engineer with proven track record architecting and integrating complex autonomous systems."
- Scale story: "Led team of 3-5 engineers building end-to-end autonomous drone platform, from perception to execution."
#### Experience Bullet Rewrites
- **System Architecture:** "Architected modular flight software stack integrating perception, planning, and control layers with clean interfaces."
- **Integration:** "Built and maintained integration pipelines for multi-sensor fusion, state estimation, and control systems."
- **Production:** "Established CI/CD, automated testing, and simulation-to-real workflows for safety-critical autonomous systems."
#### Missing Keywords/Competencies
- **Orchestration frameworks** - research ROS2 behavior trees, SMACC
- **State machines** - highlight any FSM/behavior tree experience
- **Distributed systems** - expand on multi-process/multi-node architecture
---
## Action Items
1. **Apply to Motion Planning Engineer role** - highest fit and value
2. **Apply to Mission Control role** - strong backup with clear trajectory
3. **Get more info on Systems and Applications role** before applying
4. **Clarify Senior Software Engineer specifics** before applying
---
## Notes
- Hexagon Robotics is new (2025) - early-stage opportunity with growth potential
- All roles are Zurich-based
- Consider applying to multiple roles simultaneously
- Network with Hexagon employees to understand team culture and trajectory
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**Tags:** #job-hunt #hexagon #robotics #career #analysis

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# 2026-03-10
## Today (priorities + commitments)
- **CV**: prepare/update (send by **tomorrow lunchtime**)
- **Bike trip**: go biking (movement/energy priority)
- **Office**: clean up (**fully done today**, promised spouse)
- **Admin** (today or tomorrow):
- fix accident insurance
- message former employer re: pension funds / missing contracts
- **OpenClaw**: explore in more depth (only if time left)
## Notes
- Claudio explicitly asked Orik to keep track of his to-dos and project-related next actions proactively.
- Health / movement matters today, not just admin work.
## Project links
- [[02_Projects/Job Hunt]]
- [[02_Projects/Home Lab]]