At Rovco and Vaarst, we have a bias for action and innovation, all while acting with integrity. Join us to work in an environment that values both creativity and ethical conduct, where visionary ideas come to life.

Location: Bristol, UK - Hybrid 2+ days in office per week

Salary: up to £65,000

About Rovco/Vaarst

Rovco/Vaarst mission is to accelerate the energy transition to renewables with a focus on offshore wind. We’re using artificial intelligence, autonomy, computer vision and marine robotics to create a difference in the world with underwater technology for our clients in offshore renewable energy and the subsea industry.

Founded in 2015 we’ve announced funding of more than £50 million, been voted one of the most innovative and sustainable companies working towards net zero and won awards for Best use of AI and Best technology innovation.

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Discover your place in a hybrid team of 190+ people that’s growing rapidly and celebrates diversity knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success and that empowers you to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance.

Robotics Software Engineer - Autonomy

You will develop autonomous systems, using your experience to shape new products and develop solutions to real world problems in the domain of maritime robotics, such as the autonomous inspection of offshore windfarms.

This requires experience working on the navigation, planning, exploration and control of robotics systems, for operation in complex and challenging environments. You will use your experience building and deploying production level autonomy solutions, to help shape the technology and processes we use to develop.

You will get the opportunity for hands-on experience trailing and evaluating advanced robotic vehicles in the water this is an incredible opportunity to help further the transition to renewable energy.

Objectives & Responsibilities:

Rovco/Vaarst is an exciting and dynamic environment meaning these are likely to change as we grow. Upon joining your objectives and responsibilities will include:

Solving hard problems with novel solutions in the field of robotics
Contributing towards the complete software development process, from conception to deployment
Collaborating on technical discussions and decisions
Maintaining, modifying and testing changes to previously developed systems
Testing and evaluating solutions both in simulation and real-world environments
Working closely with researchers and the team to productionise cutting edge research
Breaking down requirements and building appropriate solutions

You Will Also  

Make an impact in the energy transition space, helping transition from oil & gas to renewables 
Be part of a great company with very talented people that will revolutionise an industry 
Building knowledge in the company; share yours and absorb others’ 
Continue to learn and develop your personal and professional toolkits with lots of opportunities for collaboration, and access to learning tools and events.

You should apply if you have:

We know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don’t have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role:

Developing production level, modern C++ and Python
Experience solving robotics problems, such as:
- Positioning and navigation of robotics vehicles within uncertain environments
- Mapping and path planning through unstructured terrains
- Vehicle dynamics and control of underactuated vehicles using PID, LQR, MPC etc.
- Interfacing with sensors and actuators
Experience participating in field trials
Experience of working with ROS and Linux/Ubuntu
Industry experience with building robotics solutions

Grow together with Rovco/Vaarst where you will learn these skills or build on your expertise:

Gain experience working in the maritime domains
Knowledge of Computer Vision techniques, such as SLAM
Working with 3D and Video data, including mesh and point clouds
Using OpenCV library, PCL, Eigen, Numpy & Docker
Using 3D simulation, such as Gazebo

Benefits

People join Rovco/Vaarst because they are excited by the possibility of leaving their own mark on the world and developing solutions that solve real world problems. Although we share the same vision, we value varied perspectives, and we adapt to fit different people from all walks of life. Not only does that make for a genuinely awesome team of colleagues, but it also makes day-to-day life more interesting, and it’s how we keep evolving and getting better at what we do.

What’s in it for you? You’ll get to work with a passionate, smart and highly driven team with an incredible range of skills.

In addition, you’ll get an extensive range of benefits so you can focus on doing your very best work:

Flexible working options including compressed hours
Hybrid working, up to 3 days from home
33 days annual leave increasing 2 days a year up to 43 days after 6 years (inclusive of bank holidays)
Private medical insurance, including Dental & Optical
Career and learning development through paid courses, conferences and events
Curiosity fund – up to £500 to spend on learning which is not role related
Up to 10% company bonus
Pension up to 6% company contribution
Life assurance paid at 4X salary
Volunteering day, to give back to your local community
Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
Cycle to work scheme
Recognition & rewards for doing great work and living our values and behaviours

Join Rovco/Vaarst in our mission to make the world a cleaner, greener and safer place by deploying technology for good.

Interview Process

At Rovco/Vaarst, we've designed a straightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for both you and the company. We have adopted anonymised recruitment. This means that your name, date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the hiring team.

Application: Begin by submitting your application with your CV, highlighting your skills and experience relevant to the job. Answer key questions on elements that are important to the role.
Talent Partner Interview: We will tell you more about the role, the team and Vaarst’s mission. This is a two-way conversation; we want to learn about your motivation, what you can bring to Vaarst, and provide answers to your questions.
Aptitude Test: Demonstrate your critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and workplace personality through an aptitude test. It includes a timed cognitive exercise and a workplace personality questionnaire.
Technical Interview: Engage in a 45 minute technical interview with our VP of Robotics and Autonomy We'll discuss our technologies, key skills, and team dynamics. As always, feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Team Interview: Engage in a 1.5 hours interview with a few team members. Experience the role firsthand and share your skills and experience. We'll our demo our technology and you'll meet your future colleagues.
Offer! If you are successful in the process, you'll receive an offer to join Vaarst and become part of our team.

We value the diversity of our teams and are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.

Dive into your future career at Rovco/Vaarst, apply now

Rovco is a global provider of ROV and hydrographic services, supported by unique artificial intelligence-based technology products. We have a vast track record in supplying services and technology to the Offshore Energy industry across the globe.

Rovco invests heavily in research and development, creating technology to support our clients. Our vision is to provide truly autonomous collaborative subsea robotics to perform Offshore Energy services.

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