Senior Robotics Engineer On-site Michael Page Portugal Porto November 13, 2025 59000 EUR

Michael Page is the world's leading recruitment company for middle and senior management, present in continental Europe, Asia-Pacific, North and South America, and Africa.

The Senior Robotics Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robotic systems and solutions.

The ideal candidate must have a strong background in robotics software architecture, control, and sensor fusion.

Our client is an international industrial group currently investing in Portugal, with the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in the country and a Support Office in Porto.

Description

• Develop, maintain, and extend autonomous behaviors leveraging Ardu
  Pilot and related ecosystems.
• Architect and implement Python services to manage mission planning, telemetry, and autonomy features.
• Implement and optimize sensor fusion algorithms.
• Work with and debug interface protocols such as Serial, I2C, Serial, CAN and MAVLink for sensor and actuator integration.
• Develop and tune control algorithms for reliable robotic operation.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure efficient integration of sensors, actuators and embedded systems.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions.

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in robotics software development, with hands‑on experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python and C++.
• Proven expertise with interface protocols (Serial, I2C, CAN, MAVLink, etc. ).
• Experience with sensor fusion (Kalman Filters, complementary filters, or other estimation techniques).
• Solid understanding of control theory and implementation of control algorithms.
• Experience with simulation tools.
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and optimization skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross‑disciplinary teams.
• English proficiency for technical communication.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Engaging projects with a focus on cutting‑edge technologies.