Lead Robotics Engineer - AI & Automation

ControlSoft Automation Systems Limited; Ireland; Remote; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ControlSoft Automation Systems Limited, based in Dundalk, Ireland, seeks a Senior Robotics Engineer to lead end-to-end design, development and deployment of advanced robotic systems. You will integrate mechanical and embedded hardware with ROS/ROS2, implement SLAM and motion planning, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-growing environment.

Based in Dundalk, this full-time role offers the chance to shape product capabilities, stay current with AI-driven automation, and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on robotics system design and implementation.
• Proficient in C++ and Python for robotics.
• Strong ROS/ROS2, SLAM, and motion planning knowledge.
• Embedded systems, real-time control, and perception basics.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of robotic systems, from concept to deployment.
• Design mechanical, embedded, and control architectures.
• Develop perception, motion planning, localization, and control algorithms.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and software frameworks (ROS/ROS2).
• Prototype, test, and refine robotic systems for production.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, and mechanical teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage project milestones.
• Prepare technical documentation and test reports.
• Contribute to R&D initiatives to enhance capabilities.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

SLAM

MoveIt

Navigation Stack

Embedded systems

Computer vision

Sensor fusion

Real-time control

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics/Mechatronics/CE

Tools

Gazebo

RViz

Isaac Sim

MATLAB/Simulink

SolidWorks / CAD

Job description

ControlSoft Automation Systems Limited, based in Dundalk, Ireland, seeks a Senior Robotics Engineer to lead end-to-end design, development and deployment of advanced robotic systems. You will integrate mechanical and embedded hardware with ROS/ROS2, implement SLAM and motion planning, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-growing environment.

Based in Dundalk, this full-time role offers the chance to shape product capabilities, stay current with AI-driven automation, and collaborate across