Robotics Engineer (Control & Embedded Systems)

XSQUARE Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

XSQUARE Technologies in Singapore seeks a hands-on Robotics Engineer focused on control systems and embedded firmware to build the core AGV control stack for autonomous forklifts. This role bridges high-level navigation with low-level hardware execution and requires strong engineering discipline for scalable product delivery.

You will own MCU firmware, work with ROS 2, CAN bus, and real-time control, collaborating across teams to deploy robust, factory-grade solutions in industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C++ for real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with multi-threaded embedded software design.
• Hands-on experience with ROS 2 for control and navigation stacks.

Responsibilities

• Interface high-level Fleet Management with truck hardware via CAN, analog, and digital signals.
• Design real-time vehicle control frameworks using ROS 2 for various AGV models.
• Develop trajectory control and local planners for warehouse environments.
• Build tooling and diagnostics for vehicle health monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Participate in on-site deployments to calibrate and optimize system performance.
• Own MCU firmware on STM32 boards, ensuring robust IPC communication.

Skills

C++

Embedded C

Python

ROS 2

CAN bus

PCB-level troubleshooting

Tools

STM32 MCU

ROS 2

Job description

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.