Organisation/Company Centre de Disseny d'Equips Industrials Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 14:15 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionWe are looking for anEarly-Career Robotics Engineerwith hands‑on experience in robotic prototype development, ROS 2 programming, and hardware‑software integration.The successful candidate will join our robotics development team and contribute to thedesign, programming, integration, and validation of robotic systems, particularly autonomous mobile robots and mobile manipulators operating in real‑world and outdoor environments.We are looking for a practical, motivated engineer who has already gained experience working with physical robotic platforms and enjoys bringing robotic systems to life: developing software, integrating sensors and actuators, implementing drivers, debugging system‑level issues, and testing robotic functionalities on real hardware.The role combines software development with hands‑on robotic engineering, offering opportunities to contribute to different layers of robotic systems, from low‑level hardware interfaces to higher‑level perception, control, and autonomous navigation.The adecuado candidate is comfortable taking ownership of specific development tasks while continuing to expand their technical expertise within a collaborative,



multidisciplinary research environment.Where to applyE-mail [email protected] Field Engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.Approximately1–3 years of relevant hands‑on experiencein robotics development, gained through professional positions, research projects, internships, or substantial academic/personal projects.Demonstrable experience developing, programming, or integratingreal robotic prototypes, beyond simulation‑only work.Specific RequirementsPractical experience with ROS 2, including developing and integrating ROS 2 packages, nodes, topics, services, and communication interfaces.Good programming skills inC++ and Python, with practical experience applying at least one of these languages to robotic systems.Experience integrating robotic hardware and software, including sensors, actuators, motor controllers, or communication interfaces.Familiarity with Linux‑based development environments (Ubuntu) and software development tools such as Git.Understanding of fundamental robotics concepts, including kinematics, coordinate frames, sensor processing, and robotic control.Ability to debug and troubleshoot robotic systems,



identifying problems across software and hardware interfaces.Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentLanguages SPANISHLanguages CATALANResearch Field Engineering » Other Years of Research Experience 1 - 4Additional InformationSalary is around 30.000€Eligibility criteriaEducation and experienceBachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.Approximately1–3 years of relevant hands‑on experiencein robotics development, gained through professional positions, research projects, internships, or substantial academic/personal projects.Demonstrable experience developing, programming, or integratingreal robotic prototypes, beyond simulation‑only work.Personal skillsHands‑on, practical, and solution‑oriented engineering mindset.Ability to develop and validate technical solutions with a reasonable degree of autonomy.Strong problem‑solving skills, curiosity, and willingness to learn new technologies.Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.Motivation to work on applied R&D projects and contribute to the development of real robotic systems.Selection processInterested candidates are invited to submit theirCVand, if available, examples of relevant robotics projects, GitHub repositories, or technical portfolios demonstrating their practical experience in robotics development.We welcome motivated engineers who enjoy developing, programming, and testing real robotic systems and want to continue growing professionally in applied robotics R&D.Industry:Research & Development / Robotics / Industrial EngineeringEmployment type:Full-timeSeniority level:Early-careerLocation:Barcelona metropolitan area, Spain#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Early-Career Robotics Engineer – Ros 2 & Robotic Systems Development (Madrid)
🏢 Centre de Disseny d'Equips Industrials
📍 Madrid