Software Engineer - Robotics

• As our Robotics Software Engineer, you will play a key role in:
• Designing and developing software for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), utilizing ROS/ROS 2 and various robotic middleware.
• Integrating and selecting a range of sensors (e.g., sonar, cameras, Doppler velocity logs, IMUs) and actuators into modular control frameworks.
• Implementing autonomy algorithms, including SLAM, path planning, adaptive control, and real-time obstacle avoidance with a focus on GNSS denied localization.
• Developing real-time systems for data acquisition, onboard processing, and underwater communication (acoustic, RF, optical).
• Conducting testing and validation, including hardware-in-the-loop simulations and live sea trials, ensuring robust performance in challenging marine environments.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including systems, mechanical, and electrical engineers, to ensure cohesive and reliable system integration.
• Maintaining clear and concise documentation and managing source control using tools like Git/GitLab.

Technologies:

• Arduino
• Embedded
• Git
• GitLab
• Hardware
• Support
• Python
• ROS
• Robotics
• Sonar
• AI
• C++
• Machine Learning

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This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join a stealth robotics company based in the Oxfordshire area, focused on a groundbreaking AUV submersible robot with significant potential across various industry sectors. If you are passionate about robotics, particularly in the autonomous vehicle and unmanned vehicle industries, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Robotics Software Engineer role.

• We are looking for a motivated Robotics Software Engineer who meets the following criteria:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in embedded systems, robotics software, or unmanned systems development.
• Strong expertise in C++, Python, and software development for real-time systems.
• Experience with ROS or ROS 2, including custom nodes, launch files, and integration with hardware.
• Familiarity with embedded software development such as STM32, ESP32, and Arduino; bonus points for experience with Pixhawk.
• Ability to work in field conditions and support field testing and sea deployments.
• Please note that candidates must be British Citizens or have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years due to the requirement for SC clearance.

At MARS Recruitment, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and we positively welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 3 working days. If you do not hear back within this timeframe, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and provides services as both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).