Sr. Robotics Navigation Engineer

📍 Location: Sector - 132, Noida 🕒 On-site - Work from Office 💼 Role: Sr. Robotics Navigation Engineer Since, it is a critical requirement, please apply only if you can join in max. 15 days from the date of offer. Alphadroid, is a global leading Robotics & AI company pioneering within front & middle office. The company delivers a family of fully integrated Autonomous Robotics products including the conversational Agentic AI Platform and a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the enterprises in Health care, Retail, Public services, Hospitality and logistics. For more details refer our website: We are looking for a specialised Robotics Software Engineer with expertise in planner and controller plugin development for NAV2, focused on motion planning, path optimization, and precise control tuning for Autonomous Mobile Robots systems. This role requires deep knowledge of robot kinematics models, AI-powered navigation, and non-odometric SLAM techniques such as RTAB-Map, ORB-SLAM, LIO-SAM, LOAM, and ICP-based approaches. Key Responsibilities Motion & Path Planning : • Develop global and local path planning algorithms, for real-time obstacle avoidance and navigation optimisation. • Implement trajectory planning, route optimization, and dynamic path adjustments, ensuring smooth and adaptive mobility in complex environments. Planner Plugin Development for NAV2 : • Design custom global and local planner plugins integrated into NAV2, optimizing trajectory execution and replanning efficiency. • Enhance planners, improving navigation precision for autonomous robots in structured and unstructured terrains. Controller Plugin Development for NAV2 : • Develop custom controller plugins integrating SMAC, PID, MPC, and EKF-based dynamic control mechanisms. • Fine-tune feedback loops and real-time control adjustments to optimize robot responsiveness and stability. Sensor Fusion & Localization : • Integrate LiDAR, GPS, IMU, Stereo Cameras, Radar for SLAM-based localization, ensuring robust environmental mapping and positioning. • Implement multi-sensor fusion techniques for high-accuracy navigation across diverse terrains. ROS2 & Simulation Frameworks :  • Design and implement full-stack ROS2 navigation architectures, optimizing behaviour trees and waypoint-following algorithms. • Utilize Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Omniverse to validate planning and control models before real-world deployment. Algorithm Development & System Architecture : • Work on Sim2Real adaptations, ensuring efficient translation of simulation-based algorithms into physical robotic platforms. • Implement probabilistic motion models, decision-making frameworks, and AI-powered behaviour planning. Research & Documentation: • Maintain technical documentation for planner/controller APIs, navigation pipelines, and SLAM-driven localization strategies. • Stay updated with latest advancements in NAV2, AI-driven motion planning, and real-time control systems. Required Skills & Experience Expertise in ROS2, NAV2 planner & controller development, SLAM (RTAB-Map, ORB-SLAM, LIO-SAM, LOAM, ICP). Deep understanding of robot kinematics models for path planning, trajectory execution, and motion control. Hands-on experience developing planner plugins for NAV2 stack. Proficiency in controller plugin development leveraging SMAC, MPC, PID tuning, EKF-based control loops. Expertise in simulation tools, including Gazebo. Experience with sensor fusion, integrating LiDAR, GPS, Radar, Cameras, IMU for robust localization.