robotic hardware engineer

For our client, international company developing AI-driven autonomy systems for vessels under 100 ft, combining robotics, sensor fusion, and onboard intelligence, we are looking for a:

hands-on Robotics Integration & Test Engineer

Responsabilità

Key Responsibilities Autonomy & Robotics:

• Contribute to perception, planning, and control modules;
• Support reinforcement learning models and autonomous behaviors;
• Work with ROS2, Isaac ROS, PyTorch, and NVIDIA simulation tools Hardware & Systems Integration;
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and control systems on unmanned vehicles;
• Assemble and bring up hardware prototypes (compute, power, electronics);
• Integrate and validate multi-sensor stacks (LiDAR, radar, vision, GNSS, IMU);
• Support development of Mirai’s sensor-fusion hardware platform Prototyping & Field Testing;
• Lead or support rapid prototyping of autonomous vessel configurations;
• Run simulations, feasibility studies, and performance evaluations;
• Execute test plans and troubleshoot integration issues in real environments Cross-Functional Collaboration;
• Work closely with mechanical, systems, and software teams;
• Contribute to documentation and integration processes

Profilo

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field;
• A true passion for hands-on robotics (tinkering, soldering, prototyping, testing);
• EU passport or unrestricted right to work in Italy;
• Availability to work primarily on-site in Puglia (Bari or Taranto area);
• Strong hands-on experience with robotics hardware and sensor integration;
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and ROS;
• Experience with ROS2, PX4 / ArduPilot, or similar autopilot stacks;
• Experience with rapid prototyping (3D printing, mechanical assembly, electronics bring-up);
• Comfortable with field testing and on-water prototyping;

• Experience with UAV/UAS or multi-sensor robotic systems;
• Familiarity with Pixhawk, vehicle control systems, or maritime autonomy;
• Exposure to NVIDIA Jetson, Isaac Sim, reinforcement learning, or perception pipelines;
• Knowledge of control theory or real-time robotics;
• Experience operating drones, small vessels, or unmanned systems.

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