Embedded Robotics Software Engineer — Remote/Hybrid

Brooks Automation; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 79,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability

401(k) Plan

Flexible Vacation

Job summary

Brooks Automation seeks an experienced embedded software engineer to develop and maintain robot motion control and vacuum-chamber interfaces. You will collaborate with product management and customers to define features, write software requirements, and participate in design reviews.

The role emphasizes reliable, high-quality software through automated testing and DevOps practices, with involvement in design of test equipment and remote or on-site support. Hybrid work may apply.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++11 or later and embedded real-time systems.
• Experience with BSP and hardware interfaces (FPGA, HAL, interrupts).
• Familiarity with SDLC, revision control, and Agile environments.
• Experience with robotics or motion/kinematics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for new and legacy products in robotics automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define features and requirements.
• Create software requirements and participate in design reviews.
• Ensure reliable software via automated testing and best practices.
• Contribute to Zero Defects initiatives and process improvements.
• Assist design of test equipment and robotic hardware setups.
• Support manufacturing and field service in issue investigations.

Skills

C++11

Embedded RTOS

BSP

OO design

SDLC

Agile

Customer support

Robotics

Tools

QNX

RT Linux

EtherCAT

MATLAB

Job description

Brooks Automation seeks an experienced embedded software engineer to develop and maintain robot motion control and vacuum-chamber interfaces. You will collaborate with product management and customers to define features, write software requirements, and participate in design reviews.

The role emphasizes reliable, high-quality software through automated testing and DevOps practices, with involvement in design of test equipment and remote or on-site support. Hybrid work may apply.