Senior Robotics Engineer (Remote) — Lead Automation

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 2,030,000 - 3,046,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Global collaboration

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Senior Robotics Engineer for a fully remote position. You will design, develop, and deploy advanced robotic systems for diverse industrial applications, leading control algorithms, motion planning, and sensor fusion while collaborating with a global team of engineers and researchers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in robotics software development, ROS, Gazebo, and CoppeliaSim, with expertise in kinematics, dynamics, and AI-driven

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on robotics engineering experience with a strong project portfolio.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python for robot control and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced robotic systems for industrial applications.
• Develop control algorithms, motion planning, and sensor fusion for complex platforms.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code in C++ and Python for robot control and simulation.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and project teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Lead testing, debugging, and performance optimization in simulation and real-world environments.
• Mentor junior engineers in a remote team setting.
• Document designs, processes, and test results thoroughly.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS

Control theory

Motion planning

Sensor fusion

Kinematics

Gazebo

CoppeliaSim

Education

Master's or PhD in robotics/related field

Tools

ROS

Gazebo

CoppeliaSim

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Senior Robotics Engineer for a fully remote position. You will design, develop, and deploy advanced robotic systems for diverse industrial applications, leading control algorithms, motion planning, and sensor fusion while collaborating with a global team of engineers and researchers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in robotics software development, ROS, Gazebo, and CoppeliaSim, with expertise in kinematics, dynamics, and AI-driven