Robotics Engineer (Control & Embedded Systems)

XSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

XSQUARE Technologies is seeking a hands-on Robotics Engineer specializing in control systems and embedded firmware to develop the core AGV control stack for our autonomous forklifts. You will bridge high-level navigation with hardware execution, implementing vehicle control logic and the embedded interfaces to industrial hardware.

You will design real-time control frameworks with ROS 2, optimize trajectory and planners, and lead MCU firmware on STM32 boards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ for multi-threaded, real-time applications.
• Embedded C programming experience.
• Python programming proficiency.
• Experience with CAN bus and industrial protocols.
• Strong ROS 2 experience; ROS 1 familiarity.
• MCU firmware development at PCB level.

Responsibilities

• Manage and program the interface between high-level Fleet Management software and truck hardware, handling control signals across analog voltage, relay signals, and digital CAN bus.
• Design, implement, and maintain real-time vehicle control frameworks using ROS 2 for diverse AGV models.
• Develop and optimize trajectory control algorithms and local planners to ensure precise and reliable vehicle movement in complex warehouse environments.
• Develop tooling and diagnostic subsystems to monitor vehicle health and troubleshoot system-level issues.
• Participate in on-site deployments to calibrate, test, and resolve architectural or performance bottlenecks in real-world industrial facilities.
• Act as the primary owner for MCU boards (such as STM32-based), ensuring robust firmware performance and communication between the Industrial PC (IPC) and the base machine.

Skills

C++

Embedded C

Python

CAN bus

ROS 2

ROS 1

MCU firmware

VDA 5050

PCB troubleshooting

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Robotics Engineer specializing in control systems and embedded firmware to develop our core AGV control stack. This role is central to bridging the gap between high-level autonomous navigation and low-level hardware execution for our fleet of autonomous forklifts. You will be responsible for the end-to-end implementation of vehicle control logic and the embedded systems that interface with industrial vehicle hardware. Beyond technical execution, the successful candidate will demonstrate a high degree of professional engineering discipline and cross-functional collaboration to help move our engineering culture toward standardized, scalable product delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and program the interface between high-level Fleet Management software and truck hardware, handling control signals across analog voltage, relay signals, and digital CAN bus.

• Design, implement, and maintain real-time vehicle control frameworks using ROS 2 for diverse AGV models.

• Develop and optimize trajectory control algorithms and local planners to ensure precise and reliable vehicle movement in complex warehouse environments.

• Develop tooling and diagnostic subsystems to monitor vehicle health and troubleshoot system-level issues.

• Participate in on-site deployments to calibrate, test, and resolve architectural or performance bottlenecks in real-world industrial facilities.

• Act as the primary owner for MCU boards (such as STM32-based), ensuring robust firmware performance and communication between the Industrial PC (IPC) and the base machine.

About you

• Professional-level proficiency in C++, embedded C for multi-threaded, real-time applications and Python programming.

• Experience working with CAN bus and other industrial communication protocols.

• Proven track record of significant technical contributions to autonomous vehicle or mobile robotics projects, with a focus on vehicle control and system integration.

• Confident knowledge of ROS 2 (and ROS 1) architecture, particularly in controls, motion planning, and navigation stacks.

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders (e.g., Sales, Product, or Management) and provide clear, concise status updates in daily stand-ups.

• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving blockers for peers and navigating dependencies between different engineering squads.

• Hands-on experience in MCU firmware programming at the PCB board level.

• Knowledge of international interoperability standards such as VDA 5050 for multi-vendor fleet orchestration.

• Familiarity with electronic system architecture, schematic design, and PCB-level troubleshooting.

About us

XSQUARE Technologies is a subsidiary of Goldbell Group.

Compensation will be aligned with your experience, technical knowledge, and relevant industry exposure.