Senior Robotics Engineer

Role overview Lead the design, development, and field deployment of autonomous robotic inspection systems. This hands-on role combines autonomy software, sensor integration, navigation, and hardware decisions, with responsibility for bringing systems into operation in challenging environments.

Responsibilities - Design and implement ROS 2 autonomy stacks for inspection missions. - Integrate and calibrate camera, LiDAR, thermal, and ultrasonic sensors. - Develop and validate navigation, localisation, and mission execution for unstructured or GPS-denied environments. - Lead field commissioning, troubleshooting, and iterative improvements with operations teams. - Contribute to hardware selection and mechanical integration decisions. - Define test frameworks and acceptance criteria for safety-critical autonomous systems.

Requirements - At least 5 years of applied or industrial robotics engineering experience. - Deep proficiency in ROS 2 and C++ for real-time control and mission logic. - Demonstrated experience integrating sensors such as LiDAR, RGB-D cameras, IMUs, or thermal sensors. - Experience with SLAM, localisation, and navigation in GPS-denied or unstructured settings. - Exposure to deployments in industrial or infrastructure environments, such as rail, construction, mining, or utilities. - Ability to troubleshoot hardware on-site as well as contribute to software reviews.

Benefits and work setup Flexible or remote work is available within Australia, with office options in Melbourne and Sydney. The role includes periodic travel to deployment sites across the country.