Robotic hardware engineer

For our client, an 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. 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; 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; Preferred Qualifications 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. «I candidati, nel rispetto del D.lgs. 198/2006, D.lgs. 215/2003 e D.lgs. 216/2003, sono invitati a leggere l’informativa sulla privacy consultabile sotto il form di richiesta dati della pagina di candidatura (Regolamento UE n. 2016/679). L’offerta è rivolta a candidati di entrambi i sessi, nel rispetto del D.lgs. 198/2006 e della normativa vigente in materia di pari opportunità. L’azienda promuove un ambiente di lavoro inclusivo e garantisce pari opportunità a tutte le persone, indipendentemente da genere, età, origine, orientamento sessuale o disabilità.» #J-18808-Ljbffr