UxV and Robotics Engineer
Vigo, Spain (Hybrid)·Full-time·Added 7 days ago
What they offer
Permanent contract
Full-time hours.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
GRADIANT doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Be near Vigo, Spain (Hybrid) for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 2+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English,.
The role
What you'll do
You will join the Advanced Communications Area, within the Autonomous and Unmanned Systems line, where you will combine applied research with the development and validation of new technological capabilities. You will participate in the design of algorithms, architectures, and technologies to improve the autonomy of unmanned vehicles in complex operations, train artificial intelligence models for swarm coordination and collaborative systems, develop precision robotic manipulation solutions, and design and integrate new payloads and prototypes that you will validate on real platforms in operational environments.
Your work will take place within national and European R&D projects, in collaboration with companies, technology centers, and end users. You will work in a highly experimental environment where research materializes into functional prototypes that are integrated, deployed, and validated through testing campaigns under real conditions.
Job description
At Gradiant, a leading technology center in Galicia, we develop deeptech solutions that combine artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced communications (5G/6G, satellite, aeronautical systems...). For over 15 years, we have been transforming knowledge into real innovation for businesses, leading the complete R&D&I cycle through to technology transfer.
Our team is made up of professionals passionate about technology, social impact, and excellence. If you are looking for a dynamic environment with real impact on the business landscape and a horizontal work culture, keep reading!
Your day-to-day will include
Research, design, develop, and validate algorithms and models that expand the navigation, coordination, and control capabilities of autonomous systems: UAV, UGV/AGV, USV, ROV, and robotic arms.
Integrate sensors, actuators, and payloads to build functional prototypes on which to execute and measure the developed models.
Validate developments in the field by designing the experiments and metrics that allow measuring system performance under real conditions.
Participate in the technical execution of autonomous navigation, collaborative coordination, and robotics projects within national and international calls and in consortium with industry, technology centers, and end users.
Contribute to technical deliverables, as well as to the preparation of proposals and meetings with clients, partners, and consortia.
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Maintain technological surveillance on the state of the art and on reference development communities, to incorporate new techniques and tools into the team's workflow.
🎯What we are looking for
We are looking for Junior, Mid, and Senior profiles. The knowledge and years of experience indicated below represent our ideal reference, although they will be adapted according to the level of experience and responsibility associated with each position.
More than 3 years developing in C++ and Python on Linux, with Github as the version control tool.
More than 2 years developing with ROS2, with experience in Nav2 and robot_localization packages.
Training, evaluation, and deployment of AI models, with validation in simulators such as Gazebo or PyBullet.
Proficiency in hardware integration on real platforms: sensors, actuators, communication equipment, etc.
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Education in Telecommunications Engineering, Robotics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related degrees.
🔍We will positively value
Advanced SLAM and sensor fusion.
Robotic manipulation: kinematics, force control, and planning with MoveIt 2.
AI-based collaborative swarming, MUM-T
Deep RL, sim-to-real transfer, federated learning, and/or curriculum learning.
NVIDIA ecosystem: Isaac for manipulator, Isaac for mobility, and Omniverse.
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Previous experience in European R&D projects (Horizon Europe, EDF, EDA).
🤝Are you interested?
If you are passionate about data, technological infrastructure, working with brilliant teams, and want to make your mark on European technological innovation, Gradiant is your place.
📩 Send us your CV and tell us why you are interested in joining our team.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
At Gradiant we take care of both the project and the people who make it possible. We offer you:
💰 Competitive salary based on your experience and seniority level
🏖️ 23 vacation days + birthday day off + December 24 and 31.
🤩 #TroulaDays: one Friday off per month to unwind at your own pace.
🏡 Total flexibility: remote work, hybrid model, or office—you choose.
📚 Annual training budget and access to technical training, soft skills, and English classes.
💻 All the equipment needed to work comfortably from wherever you prefer.
🎁 Welcome Pack and flexible salary: restaurant vouchers, transport, childcare, health insurance...
In addition:
👥 Collaborative, inclusive, and horizontal culture.
☕ Coffee, fresh fruit, and good times if you decide to come to the office.
🧠 Continuous internal training: share and learn with your colleagues.
🌈 Commitment to Diversity
We value all applications without distinction and will give special consideration to those with a disability certificate of 33% or more, in compliance with the LGD.
The role
En Gradiant, centro tecnológico referente en Galicia, desarrollamos soluciones deeptech que combinan inteligencia artificial, ciberseguridad y comunicaciones avanzadas (5G/6G, satélite, sistemas aeronáuticos...). Llevamos más de 15 años transformando el conocimiento en innovación real para empresas, liderando el ciclo completo de I+D+i hasta la transferencia tecnológica.
What you'll do
Formarás parte del Área de Comunicaciones Avanzadas, dentro de la línea de Sistemas Autónomos y No Tripulados, donde combinarás investigación aplicada con el desarrollo y la validación de nuevas capacidades tecnológicas. Participarás en el diseño de algoritmos, arquitecturas y tecnologías para mejorar la autonomía de vehículos no tripulados en operaciones complejas, entrenarás modelos de inteligencia artificial para la coordinación de enjambres y sistemas colaborativos, desarrollarás soluciones de manipulación robótica de precisión y diseñarás e integrarás nuevas cargas de pago y prototipos que validarás sobre plataformas reales en entornos operativos.
Tu actividad se desarrollará en proyectos nacionales y europeos de I+D, en colaboración con empresas, centros tecnológicos y usuarios finales. Trabajarás en un entorno eminentemente experimental, donde la investigación se materializa en prototipos funcionales que se integran, despliegan y validan mediante campañas de ensayo en condiciones reales.
Investigar, diseñar, desarrollar y validar algoritmos y modelos que amplíen las capacidades de navegación, coordinación y control de sistemas autónomos: UAV, UGV/AGV, USV, ROV y brazos robóticos.
Integrar sensores, actuadores y cargas de pago hasta constituir prototipos funcionales sobre los que ejecutar y medir los modelos desarrollados.
Validar en campo lo desarrollado, diseñando los experimentos y las métricas que permiten medir el rendimiento del sistema en condiciones reales.
Participar en la ejecución técnica de proyectos de navegación autónoma, coordinación colaborativa y robótica, dentro de convocatorias nacionales e internacionales y en consorcio con industria, centros tecnológicos y usuarios finales.
Contribuir a los entregables técnicos, así como en la elaboración de propuestas y en las reuniones con clientes, socios y consorcios.
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Mantener la vigilancia tecnológica sobre el estado del arte y sobre las comunidades de desarrollo de referencia, para incorporar al equipo nuevas técnicas y herramientas al flujo de trabajo del equipo.
🎯Lo que buscamos
Buscamos perfiles Junior, Mid y Senior. Los conocimientos y años de experiencia indicados a continuación representan nuestra referencia ideal, aunque se adaptarán según el nivel de experiencia y responsabilidad asociado a cada posición.
🤝¿Te interesa?
Si te apasionan los datos, la infraestructura tecnológica, el trabajo con equipos brillantes y quieres dejar huella en la innovación tecnológica europea, Gradiant es tu sitio.
📩 Envíanos tu CV y cuéntanos por qué te interesa unirte a nuestro equipo.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
En Gradiant cuidamos tanto el proyecto como a las personas que lo hacen posible. Te ofrecemos:
💰 Salario competitivo en función de tu experiencia y nivel de seniority
🏖️ 23 días de vacaciones + día de cumpleaños + 24 y 31 de diciembre.
🤩 #TroulaDays: un viernes libre al mes para desconectar a tu ritmo.
🏡 Flexibilidad total: teletrabajo, modelo híbrido u oficina, tú eliges.
📚 Presupuesto anual de formación y acceso a formación técnica, soft skills y clases de inglés.
💻 Todo el equipo necesario para trabajar cómodamente desde donde prefieras.
🎁 Welcome Pack y salario flexible: cheques restaurante, transporte, guardería, seguro médico...
Además:
👥 Cultura colaborativa, inclusiva y horizontal.
☕ Café, fruta fresca y buenos momentos si decides venir a la oficina.
🧠 Formación continua interna: comparte y aprende con tus compañeros.
🌈 Compromiso con la Diversidad
Valoramos todas las candidaturas sin distinción y daremos especial consideración a aquellas personas con certificado de discapacidad igual o superior al 33%, en cumplimiento con la LGD.
About GRADIANT
GRADIANT is a non-profit research center based in Vigo, Spain, dedicated to applied AI research. It operates as a collaborative hub that connects academic research with industrial applications, focusing on areas such as computer vision, natural language processing, and quantum computing. The center is known for its strong ties to the University of Vigo and its participation in European research projects, positioning itself as a key player in Spain's AI landscape.
For international professionals, GRADIANT offers a unique opportunity to work in a research-driven environment in the northwest of Spain. The center actively recruits international talent, as evidenced by its participation in the Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowship program, making it an accessible entry point for researchers looking to establish themselves in Spain. The work culture is collaborative and academic, with a strong emphasis on publishing and applied research, and while the official language is likely Spanish, English is commonly used in research settings, which is a significant advantage for international hires.
- Industry
- AI Research
- Founded
- 2019
- Employees
- 11–50
- Headquarters
- Vigo, Spain
- In Spain
- Vigo
- Website
- gradiant.org
Good to know if you are moving
- The center actively recruits international researchers through Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowships, offering a structured path for non-Spanish researchers.
- Working language in research teams is typically English, lowering the barrier for international professionals.
- Vigo offers a significantly lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona, allowing researchers to stretch their salaries further.
- The center's non-profit status and academic ties provide a stable, research-focused environment rather than a corporate one.
- Galicia's tech ecosystem is growing, and GRADIANT is a key player, which can be valuable for networking and career progression in Spain.
In their own words
About the company & team
Nuestro equipo está formado por profesionales apasionados por la tecnología, el impacto social y la excelencia. Si buscas un entorno dinámico, con impacto real en el tejido empresarial y una cultura de trabajo horizontal, ¡sigue leyendo!
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