Autonomous Engineer

Reference: 178195_1774277358

We're looking for autonomous engineer. This company focuses on operating autonomous robots for warehouse and logistics operations. They're scaling up quite fast with the aim to build a scalable, reliable robotics.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and maintaining autonomy software for real-world robotic systems
  • Working with ROS 2, using modern C++ (17/20), and Python
  • Developing and maintaining our lidar odometry
  • Developing and maintaining our lidar-based SLAM approaches (we need a few)
  • Collaborating with deployment teams to support complex field operations
  • Occasionally travel for hands-on deployment support

Requirements:

  • Solid understanding of LiDAR-based SLAM algorithms (e.g., Cartographer, LOAM, LIO-SAM, HDL Graph SLAM, etc.)
  • Experience with pose graph optimization, scan matching, and sensor fusion
  • Familiarity with Open3D or PCL for point cloud processing.
  • Understanding of state estimation frameworks (e.g., EKF, UKF, graph-based methods, or factor graphs).
  • Evidence of past work: open-source contributions, competition results, or deployed systems
  • Experience integrating 3D and 2D LiDARs (Ouster, Velodyne, Hesai, Livox, SICK, etc.).
  • Knowledge of calibration (LiDAR-IMU, LiDAR-camera, LiDAR-robot base).
  • Understanding of sensor synchronization, timestamp alignment, and coordinate transformations.
  • Ability to design and validate sensor placement for optimal coverage and robustness.
  • Solid experience with ROS 2, C++, and Python
  • Familiarity with Linux, Git, CI/CD, and containerisation
  • Willingness to travel for hands-on deployment (when needed)
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to haves

  • Expertise in design robotic software at scale
  • Experience with Lidar-based segmentation, or other perception pipelines
  • Contributions to open-source robotics projects
  • Participation in competitions like RoboCup, Formula Student AI, or DARPA challenges

Why work for us

  • Innovative environment
  • Private healthcare via Bupa with 24/7 medical helpline
  • Life insurance
  • Income protection
  • Pension: 4+% employee with option to opt into salary exchange, 5% employer
  • Employee Assistance Programme - mental wellbeing, financial and legal advice/support
  • 25 holidays per year
  • Full meals onsite
  • Fun team events on and offsite, snacks of all kinds in the office

How to apply

Apply for this advert or send the CV to Zuzanna Szelest at [email protected]

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£85,000.00 - £95,000.00
Per annum
GBP85000 - GBP95000 per annum

Wallingford

Permanent

Added 23/03/2026
Reference: 178195_1774277358

Autonomous Engineer

Wallingford
Permanent

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