About the Job: The company is a publicly funded research institute based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It brings together a diverse community of leading scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and researchers, dedicated to transforming challenges into pioneering research and technology prototypes that advance society. The Robotics Engineer role is part of the company’s Robotics Research Center.
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Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Robotics Engineer with expertise in ROS2, modern C++, flight control systems, and behavior trees. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with flying vehicles (UAVs, drones, aerial platforms) and will contribute to the development, testing, and deployment of robotics software stacks, ensuring reliable and safe operations of aerial robotic systems in real-world environments.
Key Responsibilities:
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Robotics Software Development:
- Design, implement, and maintain robotics applications in ROS2 using modern C++ and Python.
- Develop real-time control modules, perception pipelines, and autonomy behaviors for UAVs.
- Implement behavior trees for mission logic, task sequencing, and reactive autonomy.
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Flight Control Integration:
- Work with PX4 flight stack, MAVLink, and MAVSDK to enable advanced UAV functionalities.
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Testing & Validation:
- Build and execute simulation environments (Gazebo, AirSim, PX4 SITL/HITL) for UAV testing.
- Conduct flight tests to validate control, autonomy, and behavior tree–based mission modules.
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Systems & Deployment:
- Develop scalable and modular software architectures for aerial robotics applications.
- Ensure integration with distributed systems, cloud-based mission planners, or multi-robot frameworks.
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Research & Innovation:
- Stay current with the latest developments in robotics middleware, aerial autonomy, and behavior tree frameworks.
- Prototype and evaluate new approaches for flight safety, swarm coordination, and real-world robustness.
Core Competencies:
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Robotics & Autonomy Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of ROS2, PX4 flight stack, MAVLink protocols, and UAV middleware.
- Experience with behavior trees for autonomy and decision-making, real-time control, localization, navigation, and mission planning.
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Development Tools & Frameworks:
- Proficiency in robotics middleware (ROS2, PX4, MAVSDK, MAVROS) and autonomy frameworks (BehaviorTree.CPP, py_trees).
- Experience with simulation tools (Gazebo, AirSim) and optional AI/ML integration (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
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Programming Skills:
- Proficient in C++ (modern C++17/20/23) and Python.
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Systems & Infrastructure:
- Proficiency in Linux-based development environments, embedded systems, real-time OS, and GPU acceleration.
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines for robotics deployments.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven track record of software development with ROS2 and UAV flight stacks (PX4, Ardupilot, or similar).
- Experience with behavior trees for autonomy and mission execution.
- Strong background in C++ robotics frameworks and real-time systems.
At the company, we aim to help society overcome its biggest challenges through scientific discovery and inquiry, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration with leading international institutions.
