Robotics & Embedded

Control System Engineer

  • Cambridge, England
  • £50,000 – £60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Posted 17 Jun 2026
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About the role

Robotics Controls Engineer (ROS2 / MoveIt2)

Location: Cambridge (Hybrid)

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

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent



We're looking for a Robotics Controls Engineer to help develop next-generation 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Essential Skills

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

Desirable Experience

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

Benefits

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

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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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