Embedded Systems Engineer - ROS

About the Company -  EyeROV

EyeROV, India's first indigenous manufacturer of commercial underwater drone / ROV based in Kochi, Kerala, the heart of maritime activities. EyeROV is a young and dynamic workspace envisioned to bring deeptech, robotics technologies to the space of Marine and Energy Sector. Within this short span of 7 years, the company has delivered world-class products and solutions to its various clients such as BPCL, DRDO, Indian Railways, Maersk, NHDC etc... The company is funded by GAIL and BPCL, Kochouseph Chittilappilly (founder of V-Guard and Wonderla Group of Companies) as investors. The company is supported by Maker Village and Kerala Startup Mission.

EyeROV was founded in 2016 by IIT Alumnus Johns T Mathai (IIT Delhi) and Kannappa Palaniappan P (IIT Madras). The company has won numerous awards including National Startup Award 2021 by TDB, Department of Science & Technology, Best Tech Design Award in 2020 by IAMAI (Internet & Mobile Association of India), Selected as one of the Top 6 Startup of the yearIndywoods Billionaires Club, Top 8 Industrial Start-up of India from IIGP 2018 organized by Lockheed Martin, MIT, TATA Trust, IIMA and DST and has represented India in USA and Japan for various startup events.

Location : Kochi (Work From Office)

Job Description :

We are looking for a Robotics Systems Engineer, with experience in ROS2 to join our team, focusing on the development and enhancement of our cutting-edge marine robotic platforms. This position requires hands-on development work both in the lab and on-site to tackle technical challenges and improve product performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities :

Development of robotics system blocks using ROS2 and other suitable packages

Development of autonomous navigation systems incorporating features such as collision / obstacle avoidance, path planning, SLAM etc

Independently develop technical solutions for complex problems using strong logical thinking and technical skills

Identify suitable sensors, actuators and other payloads and evaluate their compatibility for integration with the EyeROV’s robotic platforms

Integration of a variety of sensors, actuators and other payloads with ROS2 based robotic systems

Contribute to the development of hardware and firmware of embedded robotic systems

Enhance the performance and field reliability of EyeROV’s products.

Provide technical training, documentation and support to internal and external users

Mandatory Skills :

Strong problem-solving skills and logical thinking abilities.

Good programming knowledge in C++ (preferable) and Python.

Experience in developing robotics systems using ROS2. (ROS experience can also be considered)

Strong understanding of communication protocols like UART, SPI, I2C, RS232, RS422, RS485, Ethernet etc

Ability to understand technical documentation of devices, especially APIs and communication protocols.

Working knowledge of Linux shell scripting

Working knowledge of networking and protocols like TCP / UDP

Excellent documentation skills, including the ability to write clear and concise code as well as technical documents.

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Preferrable Skills

Knowledge in Control Systems.

Solid understanding of hardware components and systems.

Familiarity with version control tools such as Git

Good understanding of electro-mechanical systems

Ability to coordinate with the multidisciplinary teams and develop solutions.

Experience

0-3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in robotics, drone, automation industries.

Qualification

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Computer Science or related field