Location: Doncaster, UK / Work from Home (Hybrid)

Are you a Financial / Project Assistant and looking to work within an international, ground breaking, agri-tech robotics company? If so, we are looking to talk with you about an exciting opportunity to join Earth Rover Ltd (“ERL”).

The role is to provide Finance and Project Administrative support to our growing team in the UK and Spain, and also liaising with our external stakeholders (ie. suppliers, customers, bank, accountants). The successful candidate will be expected to manage the Accounts (Sales and Purchase Ledger), as well as contribute to maintaining a pleasant ERL office work environment, ensuring high levels of organisational effectiveness, positive team communication and office safety.

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for developing, implementing, optimising and maintaining the user interface and cloud-based applications that enable our robot field operations. Your work will involve leveraging your expertise in the front-end and back-end of our cloud applications and cybersecurity to enhance the safety, reliability and user experience of the robot's autonomous operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement responsive and user-friendly web interfaces using modern front-end technologies.

• Collaborate with the UI/UX design and translate it into interactive and visually appealing user experiences.

• Implement server-side logic, APIs, and data storage solutions to support the functionality of cloud-based applications.

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security.

• Utilise cloud services and platforms to architect and deploy robust solutions.

• Implement security best practices for cloud applications, including data encryption, access controls, and compliance with industry standards.

• Perform security assessments and address vulnerabilities in collaboration with the security team.

• Implement and maintain continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Must Haves

• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js).

• Solid experience with serverside languages (Node.js, Python).

• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.

• Familiarity with cloud databases and storage solutions (Postgres, MySql, S3, ...).

• Experience with Linux environment and bash scripting.

• Experience in developing cloud-based applications, particularly using AWS.

• Experience on software architecture (UML) and converting it to code.

• Experience in API development.

Desirable, but not essential

• Knowledge on popular front-end frameworks (htmx, React.js, ...).

• Knowledge on popular back-end frameworks (Express, Flask, FlaskAPI ...).

• Knowledge of cloud architecture, microservices, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Understanding of security principles and best practices for cloud applications.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.

• Professional experience in a similar position will be highly considered.

Others

• Fluent in spoken and written English.

• Basic understanding of Spanish is desirable but not essential.

• You must have a right to work in Spain.

Benefits

The role will be based in our Spanish office in Castelldefels (Barcelona) and presents an opportunity to adopt a flexible hybrid working model, allowing for a balanced blend of remote and in-person work.

Training will be provided and we will actively support improvement of your professional and personal skill sets, whilst continuously improving the business through a customer focused experience in an evolving business and technology.

Yearly holiday entitlement 23 days holiday + public/ bank holidays (pro-rata for placements less than one year).

Other benefits include:

• Company stock options program

• Competitive salary

In this role you will be responsible for establishing the build process, facilities and equipment required for assembly of autonomous field robots. This will include defining facility layout, equipment requirements, procedures and controls for assembly, rework and repair, ensuring high quality products ready for the customer. You will be working closely with the R&D team to assist future development in Design for Manufacture and Assembly, as well as supporting build related problem solving in a structured manner.

You will build on your experience from an industrial robotics, automotive, agricultural or off-highway vehicle background and bring your skills and advice to revolutionary business and technology.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and commissioning of autonomous field robots including establishment of assembly procedures and quality checks to support end of line commissioning and sign-off of product for delivery to the end customer.

• Support the definition of facility layout, equipment requirements and procedures for repair, upgrade and overhaul of field units.

Must Haves

• A passion for completing a job to high standards efficiently, accurately, and safely are a must.

• An appetite for being outdoors is essential as the role will sometimes be in challenging conditions.

• Background in build or repair of agri/ off highway equipment or robotic equipment.

• Experience in Electrical Wiring and Electronics assembly.

• Experience in defining build procedures, controls, equipment, and facilities layout.

• Ability to work to a structured Problem-Solving methodology (8D, Triz, or equivalent).

• Ability to communicate effectively as part of a remote team and build high performing relationships with all stakeholders, both internally, and on a customer site.

• Excellent attention to detail, high levels of organisation.

• Enthusiastic attitude, and a willingness and ability to learn new skills quickly.

• Experience in agriculture and/or farming industry.

• Training and capability in safe handling of heavy equipment

• You must have a right to work in the UK and a Full, Clean UK Driving licence (use of a company vehicle will be provided).

Desirable, but not essential

• Experience in Machining, Fabrication and Welding.

• Knowledge of agriculture, agricultural machinery, auto steer systems, field robots, rover/ drone operations, or autonomous vehicles.

• Knowledge of computer vision, electronic systems integration.

• Technical skills in any or all of the following will be an advantage to assist problem solving: Pixhawk or DJI autopilots and GCSs. Windows and Linux systems. Hardware maintenance and software upgrades. GPS and RTK. Cellular communications, radio modems.

Education

HND or University Degree in agricultural engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial electronics, control systems, robotics or similar (experience or equivalent training to this level will be taken into consideration for the right candidate).

Others

• Pilot drone licence (not essential).

• Fluent in English.

• Basic understanding of Spanish is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

The role will be based at Pollybell Farm, near Doncaster, where the pilot build facility will be established.

Support of repair and overhaul of robots in the field on customer sites in the UK and Spain may be required, so flexibility to travel is expected.

Training will be provided and we will actively support improvement of your professional and personal skill sets, whilst continuously improving the business through a customer focused experience in an evolving business and technology.

Other benefits include:

• Company stock options program

• Competitive salary

Are you a Finance Assistant/Office Administrator and looking to work within an international, ground breaking, agri-tech robotics company? If so, we are looking to talk with you about an exciting opportunity to join Earth Rover Europe SL.

We are looking for someone to work in our office in Barcelona, Spain. The role is to provide Finance and Administrative support to our growing team of roboticists and AI engineers based there, and also liaising with our U.K. based Earth Rover team and external ERESL stakeholder relationships (ie. suppliers, customers, bank, accountants). The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to maintaining a pleasant ERESL office work environment, ensuring high levels of organisational effectiveness, positive team communication and office safety.

Previous experience as a Finance Assistant/Office Administrator is considered essential and should include the following;

• Working with cloud-based accounting software applications (eg. Xero, Sage) including reconciliation of bank accounts, assisting manage Debtor/Creditor balances, preparing Management reports;

• Basic accounting knowledge and bookkeeping experience to support ERESL and U.K. management;

• Preparation and processing of staff expense claims, maintaining complete and well organised office files;

• Supporting management with preparation of staff information required for HR/Payroll;

• Assisting with staff related tasks including onboarding of new team members, maintaining holiday/sick leave records;

• The successful candidate should have the maturity and capability to be considered for delegated bank account spending authority;

• Experience of accounting for Spanish tax (IRPF/SS) and dealing with Spanish tax authorities will be an advantage;

• Knowledge of IVA/Corporate Tax rules and provisions will also be advantageous;

• Experience of collecting/processing operational and financial data for use in ad hoc projects will be advantageous (eg. for Grant applications);

• An understanding and empathy for agriculture and robotics/AI will be very advantageous.

• A good working knowledge of MS Office/Google suite, including organisation and maintenance of online and physical files;

• General duties and responsibilities will include scheduling meetings and appointments for the ERESL team, managing office supplies, greeting visitors and providing general administrative support.

Key skills:

• Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures;

• Excellent Spanish/Language skills (oral+written);

• Strong mathematical skills;

• Dynamic problem-solving skills;

• Strong interpersonal skills;

• Familiarity with accounting software;

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritise;

• Ability to work independently but also key member of a close team;

• Attention to detail and distaste for errors;

• Creative mindset with always an eye on making improvements.

Education:

High School education as a minimum; additional professional qualifications in Finance/Accounting will be advantageous. (Work experience or equivalent training to this level will be taken into consideration for the right candidate).

Must be fluent in Spanish and English (both oral and written).

Benefits:

The role will be based in our Spanish office in Castelldefels, Barcelona.

Training will be provided and we will actively support improvement of your professional and personal skill sets, whilst continuously improving the business through a customer focused experience in an evolving business and technology.

Yearly holiday entitlement 23 days holiday + public/ bank holidays (pro-rata for placements less than one year).

Pension and company share options scheme (subject to eligibility).

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for developing and implementing computer vision algorithms on field images captured by CLAWS, our autonomous agricultural  robot. Your work will involve leveraging your expertise in AI, machine learning, data science and computer vision to enhance the robot's ability to accurately recognize and distinguish plants and weeds. By analysing the captured images, you will contribute to the development of advanced algorithms that enable the robot to autonomously identify and sustainably eliminate weeds.

This role is based in Spain.

Essential experience, training or skills:

• Background in deep learning development, experience on Linux, Python, TensorFlow, Keras, C/C++, Darknet.

• Experience using YOLO.

• Real time inference on edge computers using CUDA. Dataset management and model training on AWS. Experience on dataset labelling software and process management for computer vision machine learning.

• Ability to communicate effectively as part of a remote team.

• Excellent attention to detail, high levels of organisation.

• Enthusiastic attitude, and a willingness and ability to learn new skills quickly.
  
  

Desirable, but not essential:

• Data science, DW and BI. SQL and noSQL databases. 

• MySQL, PostgreSQL, CoachDB. BI development on Tableau, R, Jupyter. 

• Development experience on ROS, OpenCV or Matlab.

You must have a right to work in the UK and/or EU.

Education:

Bachelor Degree in software engineering, robotics, computer science, mathematics, physics or telecommunications (experience or equivalent training to this level will be taken into consideration for the right candidate).

Master degree in artificial intelligence, robotics, data science or computer vision.

Fluent in spoken and written English.

Basic understanding of Spanish is desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

This role presents an opportunity to adopt a flexible hybrid working model, allowing for a balanced blend of remote and in-person work.

Other benefits include:

• Company stock options program

• Company Pensions scheme.

• Competitive salary

Earth Rover is looking for an engineer to join the R&D team with a strong background in robotics software development and control systems. As an integral part of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying robotic software solutions for agricultural applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test software for robotic systems, focusing on control algorithms, motion planning, and navigation.

• Integrate sensors and actuators into robotic systems, ensuring seamless operation and reliability.

• Prototype, simulate, and iterate on software designs to optimize performance and functionality.

• Troubleshoot and debug software issues in robotic systems.

• Develop and execute comprehensive system test plans to ensure robotic systems meet performance and reliability requirements.

• Participate in field testing and deployment of robotic systems, providing support and maintenance as needed.

• Document software designs, experiments, and test results, ensuring knowledge is shared and maintained within the team.

Essential experience, training or skills:

• Proficiency in Python, C++ and ROS/ROS2 is essential.

• Deep understanding of control theory, including PID control, state-space representation, and system modeling. Ability to design and implement control algorithms for robot motion and stability.

• Experience with integrating various sensors (e.g., LIDAR, cameras, IMUs) into robotic systems. Understanding of sensor fusion techniques.

• In-depth knowledge of kinematics and dynamics of robotic systems, including forward and inverse kinematics, trajectory planning, and dynamic modeling.

• Proficiency with simulation software (e.g., Gazebo, V-REP, Webots) for prototyping and testing robotic systems in virtual environments.

• Strong skills in software development practices, including version control (e.g., Git), debugging, and testing.

• Experience in developing and executing system test plans, including unit tests, integration tests, and system-level tests to ensure performance and reliability.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems and identify root causes.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with colleagues from diverse technical backgrounds.

Desirable, but not essential:

• Basic understanding of machine learning and computer vision techniques is a plus. Experience with libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or OpenCV is advantageous.

• Knowledge of embedded programming for microcontrollers and real-time operating systems. Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN) is a plus.

Education:

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Professional experience in a similar position will be highly considered.

Other:

Fluent in spoken and written English. Basic understanding of Spanish is desirable but not essential.

You must have a right to work in Spain.

Benefits:

The role will be based in our Spanish office in Castelldefels (Barcelona) and presents an opportunity to adopt a flexible hybrid working model, allowing for a balanced blend of remote and in-person work.

Training will be provided and we will actively support improvement of your professional and personal skill sets, whilst continuously improving the business through a customer focused experience in an evolving business and technology.

Yearly holiday entitlement 23 days holiday + public/ bank holidays (pro-rata for placements less than one year).

Other benefits include:

• Company stock options program

• Competitive salary

Earth Rover is looking for an engineer to join the R&D team with a strong background in electronics, embedded systems, and robotics. As an integral part of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining the electronic and embedded systems that power our robots.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electronic circuits and systems for robotic applications.

• Develop firmware for embedded systems using C/C++ or other relevant languages.

• Implement and optimize algorithms for sensor data processing and control systems.

• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of electronic circuits and embedded systems.

• Integrate sensors, actuators, and communication modules into the robotic platform.

• Ensure seamless communication between hardware components and software systems.

• Perform system-level testing and validation to ensure reliability and performance.

• Prepare detailed documentation of designs, schematics, and firmware.

• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain documentation for version control and future reference.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver solutions.

Essential experience, training or skills:

• Proficiency in designing analog and digital electronic circuits.

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems.

• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and other embedded platforms.

• Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.

• Knowledge of PCB design and layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle).

• Experience with sensor integration, motor control, and power management.

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

• Self-motivated and eager to learn and innovate.

Desirable, but not essential:

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux is a plus.

• Knowledge of product certification requirements for electronic devices (e.g., CE, FCC, UL) and experience in the certification process.

  
  

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Professional experience in a similar position will be highly considered.

Other:

Fluent in spoken and written English. Basic understanding of Spanish is desirable but not essential.

You must have a right to work in Spain.

Benefits:

The role will be based in our Spanish office in Castelldefels (Barcelona) and presents an opportunity to adopt a flexible hybrid working model, allowing for a balanced blend of remote and in-person work.

Training will be provided and we will actively support improvement of your professional and personal skill sets, whilst continuously improving the business through a customer focused experience in an evolving business and technology.

Yearly holiday entitlement 23 days holiday + public/ bank holidays (pro-rata for placements less than one year).

Other benefits include:

• Company stock options program

• Competitive salary