Robotics Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A stealth robotics company in the Oxfordshire area is seeking a passionate Robotics Software Engineer to design and develop software for autonomous underwater vehicles. The role requires expertise in C++, Python, and strong experience in robotics and embedded systems. Candidates should have a background in real-time systems and must be British citizens or residents in the UK for at least 5 years. This unique position offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of robotics technology.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for autonomous underwater vehicles and remotely operated vehicles.
• Integrate sensors and actuators into control frameworks.
• Implement autonomy algorithms focusing on real-time obstacle avoidance.
• Develop real-time systems for data acquisition and underwater communication.
• Test and validate through hardware-in-the-loop simulations and live sea trials.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS

Machine Learning

Embedded Systems

Git

Robotics

Education

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

Tools

Arduino

STM32

ESP32

Pixhawk

GitLab

Job description

Overview

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

More: 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.

Qualifications

• 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.