C++ Control Systems Engineer
Fieldwork RoboticsGreater Cambridge Area
Added 8 Aug · still live
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Salary
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£46,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2129 (71% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,100, and Fieldwork Robotics is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Company Overview
Fieldwork Robotics is a pioneering autonomous robotics company developing modular, multi-crop, soft and adaptive robots designed to operate in real-world, non-controllable environments such as agricultural fields. Our mission is to transform farming through intelligent, scalable robotic systems that improve productivity, sustainability, and efficiency.
We operate a growing R&D headquarters in Cambridge and are establishing a new engineering hub in Lisbon following the incorporation of our Portugal subsidiary. Our teams work collaboratively across hardware, software, and operations to deliver reliable, production-grade autonomous robots.
The Role
We are hiring a ROS 2 C++ Control Systems Engineer to work on the development of our next-generation autonomous agricultural robotics platform. This role sits at the core of robot motion, control, and manipulation — bridging high-level motion planning and low-level real-time motor control.
You will play a key role in the transition of our platform from ROS 1 to ROS 2 and in the development of robotic arm control, coordination, and performance optimisation. This is a hands-on engineering role with real-world deployment impact, including testing on physical robots in operational farm environments.
As a high-growth robotics company, this role oers strong opportunities for technical growth, responsibility expansion, and long-term career development.
What You’ll Be Working On
High-Level Motion & Planning (MoveIt2) in a complex scene
Fieldwork Robotics is a pioneering autonomous robotics company developing modular, multi-crop, soft and adaptive robots designed to operate in real-world, non-controllable environments such as agricultural fields. Our mission is to transform farming through intelligent, scalable robotic systems that improve productivity, sustainability, and efficiency.
We operate a growing R&D headquarters in Cambridge and are establishing a new engineering hub in Lisbon following the incorporation of our Portugal subsidiary. Our teams work collaboratively across hardware, software, and operations to deliver reliable, production-grade autonomous robots.
The Role
We are hiring a ROS 2 C++ Control Systems Engineer to work on the development of our next-generation autonomous agricultural robotics platform. This role sits at the core of robot motion, control, and manipulation — bridging high-level motion planning and low-level real-time motor control.
You will play a key role in the transition of our platform from ROS 1 to ROS 2 and in the development of robotic arm control, coordination, and performance optimisation. This is a hands-on engineering role with real-world deployment impact, including testing on physical robots in operational farm environments.
As a high-growth robotics company, this role oers strong opportunities for technical growth, responsibility expansion, and long-term career development.
What You’ll Be Working On
High-Level Motion & Planning (MoveIt2) in a complex scene
- High-level motion planning
- Collision-free path planning
- Trajectory generation (positions, velocities, accelerations)
- Planning scene management & collision checking
- PID control loops
- Motor control and joint-level actuation
- Closing real-time control loops on joints
- Design, develop, test, and maintain C++ software for robotics applications
- Implement control systems, and motion pipelines for robotic arms
- Collaborate closely with robotics, mechanical, and electronics teams
- Integrate software with hardware and manufacturing processes
- Test, debug, and verify code prior to production deployment
- Conduct real-world testing on Fieldwork robots in polytunnels and farms (UK &Portugal)
- Contribute across the full system lifecycle: concept, design, development, validation, and production transfer
- Produce clear technical documentation (requirements, test plans, software design)
- Proven experience with ROS 2 motion control
- Minimum 3+ years industry experience in modern C++ (C++11+, C++20preferred)
- Strong low-level / embedded C++ experience (e.g. CAN interfaces, hardwarecommunication)
- Control systems experience:
- Motor setup
- PID tuning
- Integration testing
- Strong background in:
- Motion planning
- Applied mathematics for robotics
- Linux development experience
- Strong C++ focus (this is not a Python role)
- Experience with:
- Jira and Agile workflows
- Testing and Quality Engineering
- Version control with Git
- Simulation & testing tools:
- Gazebo
- Isaac Sim
- Hardware integration experience:
- Embedded robotics platforms (e.g. NVIDIA Jetson)
- Low Level debugging and communications interfaces
- Experience working on collaborative, multi-developer codebases
- Strong team ethic with ability to work independently and take ownership
What We Offer
To Apply
Please send a brief CV and a short note about your interest in the role to: info@fieldworkrobotics.com
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Profit sharing / share options
- Hybrid working model
- Flexible working hours
- On-site parking (UK)
- Casual dress
- Company events & social activities
- Career progression in a fast-scaling robotics company
- Opportunity to work on real-world autonomous robots deployed in production environments
To Apply
Please send a brief CV and a short note about your interest in the role to: info@fieldworkrobotics.com
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Fieldwork Robotics, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2129 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~167k in sampleP25 £38kP75 £59k
£31kmedian £46kgoing rate £46k£73k
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