Robotics Software Engineer (AMR, ROS2, C++)

Unipart; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Unipart is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to contribute to the software development and testing of our Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) and Fleet Management System (FMS). You will help refine onboard robot software and fleet control software, supporting live operations on-site in Cambridge/Nuneaton.

Reporting to the Robotics Engineering Lead, you will develop ROS-based software in C++17 and Python 3, integrate SocketCAN/CANopen interfaces, and collaborate with AMR stakeholders to meet

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with ROS/ROS 2: robust experience developing with ROS and ROS 2, and a deep understanding of ROS 2 Lifecycle (Managed) Nodes and state-machine-driven robot controllers
• Languages and tooling: proficient in Modern C++ (C++17) and Python 3
• Working knowledge of mobile robotics
• Familiarity with version control using git
• A high degree of initiative and strong problem-solving capability
• The ability to work independently and contribute effectively as a member of a high-performance team
• Full UK driving licence
• Hardware interfacing: experience using SocketCAN and CANopen protocol stacks
• Experience with MQTT and WebSockets / Rosbridge protocols for integrating Fleet Management Systems (FMS) with Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) or PLCs
• Experience writing multi-robot path planning or routing algorithms (e.g., A*, graph routing, conflict resolution)
• Experience with serial-based communication (UART/USB), custom microcontroller packet protocols, and Arduino-based physical integration

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support for live operations to ensure compliance with customer SLAs (Nuneaton)
• Develop, maintain, optimise and test software for AMR and FMS
• Design and deploy performance-optimised vision processing and localisation algorithms
• Hardware interfacing: practical knowledge of establishing and troubleshooting industrial protocols (such as CANopen, serial interfaces, and Ethernet networks)
• Work closely with the rest of the AMR stakeholders
• Adhere to business processes and methods

Skills

ROS/ROS2

C++17

Python 3

Mobile robotics

Git

Initiative

Independent worker

UK driving licence

SocketCAN/CANopen

MQTT/WebSockets

Rosbridge

Path planning

Serial/UART/USB

Arduino integration

Job description

Unipart is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to contribute to the software development and testing of our Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) and Fleet Management System (FMS). You will help refine onboard robot software and fleet control software, supporting live operations on-site in Cambridge/Nuneaton.

Reporting to the Robotics Engineering Lead, you will develop ROS-based software in C++17 and Python 3, integrate SocketCAN/CANopen interfaces, and collaborate with AMR stakeholders to meet