Principal Robotics Engineer

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Principal Robotics Engineer

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Want to work with a team who are building a software platform that lets roboticists deploy robot applications faster?

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Robotics needs better developer tools. This team is building them.

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A UK based start-up is looking for a Principal Robotics Engineer to lead on architecture, drive advanced R&D, and be at the forefront of solving some of the toughest autonomy and perception challenges in the field.

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If you love working across motion control, Real Time systems and AI-powered autonomy; and want to shape tooling that speeds up robotics for everyone else - keep reading.

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What You'll Be Doing:

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• Own and build the robotics architecture - from drivers and simulators to autonomy layers
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• Work alongside the CTO and CEO, and shape key technical decisions
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• Develop and maintain integrations across ROS2, simulators, and robot hardware
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• Prototype new features like reinforcement learning, vision pipelines and haptics - and help bring them into production
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• Test and validate new ideas in simulation and on hardware
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• Mentor more junior engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture
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• Share knowledge through internal docs, guides, and external demos or talks
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What They're Looking For:

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• 5-7+ years in robotics R&D or applied robotics engineering
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• A degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science or similar
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• Strong background in kinematics, perception, motion planning and/or autonomy
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• Hands-on with ROS2 and simulation tools like Gazebo or Isaac
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• Comfortable moving from research prototypes to clean, scalable code
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• Solid experience integrating with real robot hardware and systems
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Nice to Have:

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• Publications or patents in robotics
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• Experience with telexistence, VR/AR control, or remote operation
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• Familiarity with functional safety or robotics certification standards
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• Open-source contributions or involvement in robotics communities
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Hybrid/Flexible working with offices in Sheffield.

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Salary up to £90,000 + benefits depending on experience

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Want to make a real impact? Apply now for immediate consideration.

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Lawrence Harvey is acting as an Employment Business in regards to this position.