ROS 2 Robot Motion & Control Engineer (Hybrid, Flexible)

Fieldwork Robotics; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

On-site parking (UK)

Profit sharing / share options

Casual dress

Company events & social activities

Career progression

Job summary

Fieldwork Robotics is hiring a ROS 2 C++ Control Systems Engineer to advance our autonomous agricultural robotics platform. You will bridge high-level motion planning with low-level motor control, and contribute to the ROS 1 to ROS 2 transition.

Real-world testing on Fieldwork robots in farms is part of the role. You will work on MoveIt2 planning, low-level PID and joint actuation, and ensure deterministic real-time behavior.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with ROS 2 motion control.
• 3+ years in modern C++ in robotics.
• Strong low-level / embedded C++ experience.
• Experience with motion planning and robotics control systems.
• Hands-on testing on real robots in farm environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain C++ software for robotics applications.
• Implement control systems and motion pipelines for robotic arms.
• Collaborate with robotics, mechanical, and electronics teams.
• Integrate software with hardware and manufacturing processes.
• Test, debug, and verify code prior to production deployment.
• Conduct real-world testing on Fieldwork robots in UK & Portugal.

Skills

ROS 2 motion control

C++ (modern)

Low-level/embedded C++

Motion planning

Linux development

Git version control

Jira & Agile

Real-world robot testing

Tools

Gazebo

Isaac Sim

NVIDIA Jetson

CAN interfaces

Job description

Fieldwork Robotics is hiring a ROS 2 C++ Control Systems Engineer to advance our autonomous agricultural robotics platform. You will bridge high-level motion planning with low-level motor control, and contribute to the ROS 1 to ROS 2 transition.

Real-world testing on Fieldwork robots in farms is part of the role. You will work on MoveIt2 planning, low-level PID and joint actuation, and ensure deterministic real-time behavior.