Robotics ROS2 engineer

ppVector Machines develops autonomous mowing robots for solar parks. Our robots navigate independently through complex environments using lidar, GPS and vision (sensor fusion). We're in a crucial growth phase, demonstrating our technology to customers throughout Europe. /p h3About Vector Machines /h3 pVector Machines develops autonomous mowing robots for solar parks. Our robots navigate independently through complex environments using lidar, GPS and vision (sensor fusion). We're in a crucial growth phase, demonstrating our technology to customers throughout Europe. /p h3The Challenge /h3 pWe're looking for a ROS Engineer to help us tackle the complex challenges of autonomous navigation in real-world environments. Our robots operate in solar parks, where they need to navigate reliably through challenging conditions: GPS inaccuracies, dynamic obstacles, varying terrain, and the need for centimetre-level precision when mowing around valuable solar installations. /p pFrom localisation and path planning to safety systems and autonomous docking, there are exciting technical problems to solve. We're building a robust, scalable solution that needs to operate autonomously across diverse solar parks across Europe, each with its own unique challenges. /p h3What will you do? /h3 ul liDevelop and optimise ROS nodes and algorithms for our autonomous mowing robots /li liWork on localisation, path planning, navigation, safety systems and docking functionality /li liImplement sensor fusion (GPS, lidar, vision) for robust position estimation and obstacle detection /li liDevelop adaptive systems that can handle deviations between map data and real-world conditions /li liContribute to autonomous features such as collision avoidance and automated docking /li liCollaborate with embedded engineers and backend developers on the complete robot stack /li liTest and validate during demonstrations at solar parks throughout Europe /li /ul h3What do you bring? /h3 h3Required /h3 ul liDemonstrable experience with ROS2 (Robot Operating System) /li liKnowledge of GPS, IMU, lidar and/or vision-based localisation /li liProgramming skills in C++ and/or Python /liliAbility to work independently and take ownership of technical challenges /li /ul h3Strong advantages /h3 ul liExperience with outdoor robotics and GPS-based navigation /li liExperience with localisation techniques (SLAM, sensor fusion, state estimation) /li liKnowledge of Kalman filters, particle filters /li liAffinity with practical robotics in real-world environments /li liWillingness to occasionally join customer demonstrations /li /ul h3What we offer /h3 ul liThe opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge robotics technology for sustainable energy /li liDirect impact on a product that customers evaluate on concrete KPIs /li liCollaboration with a driven team of ROS engineers, embedded specialists and backend developers /li liWork on challenging real‑world robotics problems /li liPublic transport card (if desired) /li liMarket‑competitive salary /li /ul h3Interested? /h3 h3Practical Details /h3 ul libLocation: /b Heerenveen (hybrid) /li libType: /b Full‑time /li libLanguages: /b Dutch and English /li libStart: /b As soon as possible /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr