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 highly skilled Robotics Engineer specializing in control systems and embedded firmware to advance our AGV control stack for autonomous forklifts.

You will bridge high-level navigation with hardware execution, own end-to-end vehicle control logic, and contribute to scalable product delivery.

Proficiency in C++, embedded C, Python, ROS 2, CAN, and MCU firmware (STM32) is required; hands-on experience with real-time systems and PCB-level debugging preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C++, embedded C for real-time apps and Python.
• Experience with CAN bus and industrial protocols.
• Contributions to autonomous vehicle or mobile robotics projects.
• Strong ROS 2 (and ROS 1) knowledge.
• Able to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive in identifying blockers and dependencies.
• Hands-on MCU firmware experience at PCB level.
• Familiar with VDA 5050 and multi-vendor fleet orchestration.
• Knowledge of electronics, schematic design and PCB troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Interface between Fleet Management software and truck hardware; manage control signals.
• Design and maintain real-time vehicle control frameworks using ROS 2.
• Develop trajectory control and local planners for warehouses.
• Build tooling and diagnostics to monitor vehicle health.
• Assist with on-site deployments for calibration and testing.
• Own MCU boards (STM32) firmware and IPC-base communication.

Skills

C++

Embedded C

Python

ROS 2

CAN bus

Real-time systems

Vehicle control

System integration

PCB firmware

Communication protocols

Tools

STM32

CAN bus tools

ROS 2 debugging

PCB schematics

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.