Automation & Autonomous Systems Engineer

Position Overview

Join RusselSmith Group as an Automation & Autonomous Systems Engineer in our Advanced Manufacturing Division. This role focuses on the design, integration, programming, and validation of robotic and automation systems for unmanned programs, autonomous platforms, and related sensor systems.

You will apply multidisciplinary knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to develop efficient, reliable, and intelligent autonomous systems. You will ensure all robotic and automation processes conform to design intent, quality standards, and safety requirements while supporting continuous improvement of manufacturing and testing operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and validation of autonomous control systems for autonomous platforms, including guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms, sensor fusion, and actuator coordination
• Develop and implement ROS2/PX4-based autonomy architectures, integrating LiDAR, radar, IMU, GNSS, and sonar inputs into a unified decision-making and motion-control framework
• Prototype and refine robotic subsystems such as dynamic positioning, obstacle avoidance, station-keeping, and auto-docking functionalities, ensuring system reliability in marine operating conditions
• Collaborate with Marine Systems and Mechatronics Engineers to synchronize mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces, ensuring full system interoperability and compliance with mission objectives
• Develop, test, and maintain digital twin models for autonomous systems to simulate navigation performance, control loop stability, and environmental response
• Implement model-based system design (MBSD) and real-time testing environments to validate control algorithms using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) setups
• Lead system integration activities to ensure seamless coordination across all engineering disciplines

Location

Lagos, Nigeria