Autonomous Underwater Robotics Software Engineer

Mars; Theale; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in the UK is seeking a passionate Robotics Software Engineer to work on autonomous underwater vehicles. The successful candidate will design and develop advanced software using C++ and Python, integrating sensors and developing real-time systems. Candidates must have a relevant degree and over 4 years of experience in embedded systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to robotics innovations. British citizenship or 5 years of residency in the UK is required for SC clearance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in embedded systems, robotics software, or unmanned systems development.
• Ability to work in field conditions, including support for field testing and sea deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for autonomous underwater vehicles.
• Integration and selection of sensors and actuators into control frameworks.
• Implement autonomy algorithms including SLAM and path planning.
• Develop real-time systems for data acquisition and underwater communication.
• Conduct testing and validation under marine conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for system integration.

Skills

C++

Python

Software development for real-time systems

ROS/ROS2

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Git/GitLab

STM32

ESP32

Arduino

Pixhawk

Job description

A leading robotics company in the UK is seeking a passionate Robotics Software Engineer to work on autonomous underwater vehicles. The successful candidate will design and develop advanced software using C++ and Python, integrating sensors and developing real-time systems. Candidates must have a relevant degree and over 4 years of experience in embedded systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to robotics innovations. British citizenship or 5 years of residency in the UK is required for SC clearance.