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Control Systems Engineer in Cambridge

Job Description

Robotics Controls Engineer (ROS2 / MoveIt2)

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Location: Cambridge (Hybrid)

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Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (Profit Share & Share Options)

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Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

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We're looking for a Robotics Controls Engineer to help develop next- autonomous systems operating in production environments. As a Robotics Controls Engineer, you'll bridge the gap between high-level planning and low-level robot control, helping deliver reliable robotic motion in the real world.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Developing ROS2 motion-control software
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  • Working with MoveIt2 planning frameworks
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  • Implementing trajectory and motion planning
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  • Tuning PID control systems
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  • Integrating software with motors, actuators and hardware systems
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Essential Skills

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  • Strong C++ development experience
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  • ROS2 experience
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  • Motion planning background
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  • Embedded or low-level software experience
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  • Linux development environment
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Desirable Experience

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  • MoveIt2
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  • Robotics applications
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  • CAN communications
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  • Gazebo or simulation tools
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  • Real-time systems
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Benefits

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  • Hybrid working
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  • Profit share opportunities
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  • Flexible working hours
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  • Exposure to cutting-edge robotics technology
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  • Career progression within a fast-growing engineering business
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Apply

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If you're a Robotics Controls Engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of software, robotics and control systems, we'd love to hear from you.

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Control Systems Engineer in Cambridge

Cambridge, UK
Full time

Published on 09/04/2026

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