Robotics Software Engineer

Job Title: Robotics Software EngineerLocation: Cheshire (Onsite)Salary: Up to £95k (DOE) We’re partnering with an innovative engineering organisation developing next-generation autonomous robotic systems seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics projects, developing software for autonomous platforms from prototype through to production. You will collaborate closely with software, hardware, mechanical, and AI engineers to deliver robust, real-world solutions.About the Role:\n

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• Design, develop, and maintain robotics software using ROS2
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• Implement sensor fusion algorithms using LiDAR, IMU, and other onboard sensors.
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• Develop path planning and path tracking algorithms.
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• Optimise and test robotics applications on NVIDIA Jetson boards
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• Intrinsic and extrinsic calibration of sensors, cameras, IMUs, and other perception hardware
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• Develop and maintain LiDAR processing pipelines, including filtering, segmentation, obstacle detection, point cloud processing
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• Implement forward and inverse kinematics for robotic platforms and manipulators
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• Debug embedded communication interfaces including UART, Serial, I2C, SPI, CAN
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• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to bring robotic systems from prototype to production
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• Test, debug, and validate robotics software in simulation and on real hardware
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• Document system architecture, calibration procedures, test results, and deployment workflows
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About You:\n

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• Degree qualified in Robotics, Computer Scient, Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
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• Experienced in programming in C++ and/or Python
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• Strong background with ROS2
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• Hands-on experience with LiDAR and IMU sensor fusion
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• Understanding of path planning and motion control
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• Experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms
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• Knowledge of robot kinematics including forward and inverse
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• LiDAR data processing and cloud point library experience such as PCL, Open3D
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• Familiarity with intrinsic and extrinsic sensor calibration
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• Experienced with embedded communication protocols including UART, Serial, I2C, SPI, CAN
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Desirable:\n

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• Experience with autonomous mobile robots, AMRs, AGVs, drones, or robotic manipulators
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• Familiar with SLAM, localization, mapping, navigation stacks
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• Understanding of simulation and visualisation tools Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Rviz
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• Knowledge of real-time systems and embedded Linux
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• Experience with GPU-based platforms
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• Understanding of control algorithms PID, MPC, Pure Pursuit, Stanley Controller
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Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this position. If interested, please send over an updated CV.