Senior Robotics Engineer-ROS 2

About Innovix Pro

Innovix Pro is a pioneering engineering R&D and manufacturing firm headquartered in Ahmedabad. We design and manufacture a diverse range of
Robotics Products
for both commercial and consumer sectors. Our flagship product,
Curio
, is a guide robot for museums, showcasing our commitment to innovation.

We also provide
Functional Prototyping, Engineering Design, Additive Manufacturing, Batch Manufacturing, and Custom Product Development
. Our team combines expertise in
Engineering Design, Electronics PCB Development, Software, and AI integration
, transforming ideas into high-precision real-world solutions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a
Lead Robotics Engineer
with deep expertise in
ROS 2 (Robot Operating System 2)
for developing
autonomous and socially interactive robots
. The role involves leading the design, development, and optimization of
ROS 2-based robotic platforms
, integrating
vision, LiDAR, custom actuators, and AI frameworks
to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

ROS 2 Development & Middleware

• Develop and implement
  ROS 2 nodes, packages, and launch files
  using
  rclcpp
  and
  rclpy
  .
• Utilize
  DDS (Data Distribution Service) middleware
  (Fast DDS, Cyclone DDS, RTI Connext) for efficient inter-node communication.
• Design and manage
  ROS 2 workspaces (colcon, ament_cmake)
  with proper package dependencies.
• Implement
  ROS 2 parameters, topics, services, actions, and lifecycle nodes
  for modular design.
• Leverage
  ros_control, ros2_control, and MoveIt 2
  for actuator and manipulator control.

Localization, Mapping & Navigation

• Implement
  Nav2 (Navigation2 stack)
  for path planning, obstacle avoidance, and navigation in indoor/outdoor environments.
• Apply
  SLAM Toolboxes (Cartographer, Gmapping, RTAB-Map, ORB-SLAM2/3)
  for localization and environment mapping.
• Integrate
  sensor fusion
  using
  robot_localization
  (EKF/UKF filters for IMU, GPS, and wheel odometry).
• Tune
  PID controllers
  for accurate wheel odometry and trajectory tracking.

Perception & AI Integration

• Integrate
  camera drivers, LiDAR drivers, depth sensors
  with ROS 2 ecosystems.
• Implement
  vision-based pipelines
  with
  image_transport, cv_bridge, and OpenCV
  .
• Deploy
  deep learning frameworks
  (YOLOv5/v8, TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenVINO, NVIDIA TensorRT) for object detection and tracking.
• Develop AI-driven behaviors and
  multi-sensor fusion
  for robust decision-making.

Multi-Robot Systems & Communication

• Architect
  multi-robot frameworks
  with ROS 2 for
  distributed navigation and task allocation
  .
• Implement
  ROS 2 namespaces, remapping, and multi-master setups
  for fleet operation.
• Optimize
  QoS (Quality of Service) policies
  for real-time communication in dynamic environments.

System Optimization & Deployment

• Develop
  lightweight and resource-optimized ROS 2 applications
  suitable for embedded platforms (Jetson, Raspberry Pi, Intel NUC).
• Manage deployment using
  Docker containers with ROS 2
  for reproducibility and scalability.
• Benchmark system performance and optimize computational loads for vision, SLAM, and navigation.
• Integrate ROS 2 with
  Ubuntu (20.04/22.04), Windows Subsystems, and Android
  .

Collaboration & Leadership

• Lead a cross-functional team of electronics, mechanical, and software engineers.
• Mentor junior robotics engineers in
  ROS 2 best practices and coding standards
  .
• Ensure robust system design from
  prototype to production deployment
  .

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree
  in Robotics, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related fields.
• 4–5 years of proven experience
  in developing
  ROS 2-based autonomous platforms
  (industrial or commercial robots).
• Strong expertise in:
• ROS 2 middleware (rclcpp, rclpy, DDS, colcon, ament_cmake)
• Nav2 stack and SLAM frameworks (Cartographer, RTAB-Map, ORB-SLAM)
• ros2_control, MoveIt 2, robot_localization
• Computer Vision (OpenCV, YOLO, TensorRT, DeepStream)
• Sensor integration (LiDAR, IMU, cameras, depth sensors, GPS/RTK)
• PID tuning, motion control, and multi-robot systems
• Proficient in
  C++17/20 and Python 3
  for robotics development.
• Hands-on experience with
  simulation frameworks (Gazebo, RViz2, Ignition, Webots, Unity Robotics)
  .
• Strong analytical, debugging, and system optimization skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

• Experience in
  ROS 2 Galactic/Humble/Iron distributions
  .
• Knowledge of
  real-time systems (RT Preempt, micro-ROS)
  .
• Cloud robotics and IoT integration with ROS 2 (AWS RoboMaker, FogROS2).
• Experience in
  outdoor navigation with drones
  (GPS + vision fusion, PX4/ArduPilot + ROS 2 integration).

Why Join Innovix Pro?

• Lead
  cutting-edge ROS 2 robotics projects
  in India's growing robotics ecosystem.
• Work on
  socially interactive autonomous robots, drones, and industrial automation systems
  .
• Contribute to
  real-world deployments
  of advanced autonomous robotics platforms.
• Growth opportunities as a
  technical leader in Robotics R&D
  .