Senior Robotics Engineer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a publicly funded research institute, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is home to a diverse community of leading scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and researchers from across the globe, transforming problems and roadblocks into pioneering research and technology prototypes that help move society ahead.Autonomous Robotics Research Centre Unmanned vehicles in space, in the air, on land, on sea, and underwater offer exciting opportunities to dramatically improve safety, environmental protection and operational effectiveness – at lower cost – in both industrial and mission-critical settings.Our research focus includes: UAV research and development, covering platforms, real-time operating systems, perception and communication algorithms, control, and decision-making algorithms Autonomous marine and submarine vehicles research and development for different use cases Autonomous ground vehicle research and development for on road and off-road use cases Swarm architectures for heterogeneous drones and advanced communication networks Low-power platforms for nano-size and pico-size UAV classes Bio-inspired, evolutionary, and self-organized methodologies As a Senior Full Stack SWRobotics Engineer, you will become part of the Autonomous Robotics Research Centre (ARRC) at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) - Abu Dhabi. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of autonomous drones for various applications, pushing the boundaries of innovation in the field of robotics. You will work closely with a team of researchers and engineers to design, develop and integrate algorithms to empower drones with autonomy.If you are passionate about robotics, have a good understanding of ROS and ROS2 frameworks, experience in both C++ and Python, and you are excited about shaping the future of autonomous drones, we encourage you to apply. Join our multi-disciplinary team and be part of the future of robotics at TII.Responsibilities Collaborate with the team to design, develop, test, and integrate software stacks into our autonomous drone platform.Design and implement robust and scalable software architecture for the drone, ensuring efficient communication between sensors, control systems, and navigation algorithms.Implement sensor fusion techniques to enhance perception and localization capabilities, enabling the drone to navigate autonomously in dynamic environments.Enforce coding standards and best practices within the development team to maintain code consistency and quality.Write efficient and easy to read code Manage and review pull requests, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality and reliability.Conduct thorough testing, simulation, and validation of the autonomous drone's software components, identifying and resolving issues to ensure reliable performance.Work closely with hardware engineers to integrate sensors, actuators, and other hardware components, ensuring seamless communication with the software stack.Utilize your expertise in ROS/ROS2 to integrate new algorithms and systems with existing robotics frameworks.Stay up to date with the latest advancements in robotics and drone technology to incorporate innovative solutions into our projects.Requirements Strong software architecture and design skills.Strong programming capabilities in languages such as C++ and Python.Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., Tensor Flow, Py Torch) with a specialization in deploying machine learning models on NVIDIA platforms Proven experience with ROS and ROS2 software development and integration.Familiarity with sensor fusion, perception, and autonomous navigation.Knowledge of computer vision.Optimization of algorithms for embedded systems and constrained resources Best practices of SW development (Git, CI)Capable of working in Unix systems Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Excellent written and spoken English skills Experience with real world applications on autonomous drones Knowledge of PX4 and/or other autopilots Experience with simulation tools like Gazebo Familiar with agile methodologies and task management tools (Jira or similar)Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.At TII, we help society to overcome its biggest hurdles through a rigorous approach to scientific discovery and inquiry, using state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration with leading international institutions. 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