Robotics Software Engineer

• Design and develop software for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), leveraging ROS/ROS 2 and other robotic middleware.
• Integrate and select a wide array of sensors (e.g., sonar, cameras, Doppler velocity logs, IMUs) and actuators into robust, modular control frameworks.
• Implement autonomy algorithms, including SLAM, path planning, adaptive control, and real-time obstacle avoidance, focusing on GNSS denied localisation.
• Develop real-time systems for data acquisition, onboard processing, and underwater communication (acoustic, RF, optical).
• Test and validate, including hardware-in-the-loop simulations and live sea trials, ensuring robust performance in challenging marine environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams-including systems, mechanical, and electrical engineers-to ensure cohesive and reliable system integration.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation and manage 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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We are offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a passionate Robotics Software Engineer to join our stealth robotics company based in the Oxfordshire area. This exciting business and our AUV submersible robot possess immense potential across various industry sectors. If you're passionate about robotics within the maritime industry and the autonomous vehicle and unmanned vehicle industry, this role is not to be missed.

• 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.
• Experience with embedded software development such as STM32, ESP32, and Arduino. Experience with Pixhawk is a bonus.
• Ability to work in field conditions, including support for field testing and sea deployments.
• Candidates must be British Citizens or have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years due to the need for SC clearance., If you are enthusiastic about robotics, particularly in the autonomous underwater or submersible vehicle sector, and love software engineering in this space, we encourage you to reach out to us as soon as possible.