Job Overview & Organization Mission

Develop visual SLAM navigation, LiDAR perception, and autonomous mobile robot manipulation platforms at the acclaimed QUT Centre for Robotics.

The QUT Centre for Robotics is seeking a talented Senior Robotics & Autonomous Systems Research Engineer to join our world-renowned robotics research team in Brisbane. You will design, build, and field-test autonomous mobile ground robots and aerial drones for environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, and subterranean search-and-rescue, writing robust algorithms in ROS 2 and C++.

As a key member of the team at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane, QLD, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Develop, benchmark,: Develop, benchmark, and deploy real-time visual and LiDAR SLAM navigation algorithms on embedded GPU platforms (NVIDIA Jetson).
• Implement robotic: Implement robotic motion planning, obstacle avoidance, and robotic arm manipulation using ROS 2 and MoveIt.
• Integrate multimodal: Integrate multimodal sensors including multi-spectral cameras, 3D LiDAR, IMUs, and RTK-GPS into unified robotic systems.
• Conduct extensive: Conduct extensive outdoor field trials on agricultural farms, mining sites, and coral reef environments.
• Co-author scientific: Co-author scientific publications for premier robotics conferences (ICRA, IROS, RSS) and mentor student research projects.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: PhD or Master’s in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• 5+ years of hands-on software/hardware robotics engineering experience with mobile autonomous robots.
• Advanced programming proficiency in modern C++ and Python within Linux/ROS 2 environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in SLAM, sensor fusion, computer vision, and state estimation (Kalman filters).
• Master’s or PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Queensland University of Technology (QUT), we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$145,000 – AU$175,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Package $145,000 – $175,000 + 17% superannuation.
• Gardens Point Brisbane campus with cutting-edge robotics flight arenas, rover testbeds, and rapid prototyping labs.
• Collaborate with international robotics pioneers on high-profile global challenges.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

The QUT Centre for Robotics is an international hub of excellence in visual navigation, agricultural robotics, and autonomous systems.

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Queensland University of Technology (QUT) careers gateway.