Engineer II - Robotics

NewSpace Research and Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Research and Technologies in Bengaluru and Delhi NCR is seeking a Robotics Engineer to advance autonomous UAV platforms and edge-computer integration. You will lead sensor fusion efforts, develop navigation stacks, and ensure robust software from simulation to real-world deployment.

The role requires strong C++11/14 and Python skills, ROS/ROS2 expertise, and experience with SLAM and 3D sensor integration on Linux.

Qualifications

• Experience in autonomous UAVs and robotics with edge device integration.
• Proficient in C++11/14 and Python.
• Experience with SLAM and 3D sensor fusion on Linux ROS/ROS2.
• Ability to scale navigation to multi-agent swarm architecture; hardware-in-loop experience.
• BS/MS in CS/Mechatronics/Aerospace related fields.

Responsibilities

• Select hardware sensors and integrate with software on edge devices.
• Calibrate cameras, acquire lidar/radar data, and integrate sensors.
• Perform hardware-in-the-loop & software-in-the-loop simulations.
• Transition from simulation to real-world execution; identify risks.
• Lead a team and architect hardware-software pipeline from ground control to navigation code.
• Document and verify long-term software stability.
• Maintain code and perform reviews; guide scalable architecture.

Skills

Autonomous UAV

C++11/14

Python

ROS/ROS2

SLAM/Computer Vision

3D sensor integration

Multi-agent swarm navigation

Linux

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech in CS/Mechatronics/Aerospace

Tools

PX4/ArduPilot

Job description

We are a start-up based out of Bengaluru & Delhi NCR. We are engaged in development of next generation missions and technologies (NGM&T) towards future warfare needs of the Indian defence forces. It is undertaking research towards enhancing persistence and autonomy for unmanned vehicles and robotic swarms. NRT’s product development portfolio includes a solar power stratospheric high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) unmanned platform and an air/ground launched stand-off autonomous system.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Take up hardware sensor selection and have a good grounds-up understanding of hardware software integration on edge devices.
• Understanding of camera calibration, lidar/radar data acquisition, sensors and integration in application software.
• Perform hardware-in-the-loop & software-in-the-loop simulations for end application.
• Ability to bring product from simulation to real world execution with identification of risks/ limitations.
• Good leadership skills with ability to lead a team and work on architecting complete hardware and software pipeline of product from front end ground control station (GCS) to backend navigation code.
• Responsibility for documentation and verification of software stability in the long run.
• Should act as code maintainer, perform code reviews and guide the team for developing scalable architecture.

Must have skills

Good working experience in Autonomous UAV & Robotics.

• Experience of coding in object oriented languages like C++11, C++14 and Python.
• Good understanding of aerospace systems and controls.
• Expertise in navigation stack development for any autonomous robot with strong hold in computer vision areas like SLAM, depth from stereo cameras, camera calibration etc.
• Should have worked on 3D sensor integration with Linux based end application.
• Should be able to scale up navigation of UAV from single agent navigation to multi-agent swarm architecture.
• Good knowledge of deploying software on hardware platforms like Snapdragon, Nvidia.
• Should have worked on the Linux ROS /ROS2 platform for software development.
• Good programming skills in Python, C/C++.
• Knowledge of autopilot firmware like PX4 / Ardupilot would be a huge plus.
• Strong coordination and management skills, ability to motivate others.
• Robotics engineer with 2-5 years of experience in multi-rotor UAV navigation/localization in indoor and outdoor environment.
• Btech/Mtech from Computer Science / Mechatronics / Aerospace or related field.