Robotics Engineer

Overview

Robotics Engineer - Cambridge (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office)

A UK-based deep defence-tech startup backed by Entrepreneur First is looking for a Senior ML Engineer to join their Core ML team in Cambridge.

Responsibilities

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• Design multi-agent planning algorithms that decompose complex missions into coordinated high-level tasks, with clear hierarchical interfaces between strategic goals and robotic actions (using PDDL)
  
• Develop software translating behavioral requests into executable commands across robotic platforms, while integrating diverse motion planners for heterogeneous robot teams (navigation stacks, manipulation planners like MoveIt)
  
• Implement geometric reasoning and feasibility checks to ensure physically achievable actions, providing critical system feedback for adaptive mission responses
  

Qualifications

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• Advanced degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline
  
• Proven expertise across robotics planning spectrum (strategic task planning to motion control)
  
• Background in reinforcement learning and automated planning (PDDL experience)
  
• Deep ROS 2 expertise with planning ecosystems (Nav2, MoveIt frameworks)
  
• Strong foundation in collision detection, path planning, and spatial algorithms
  
• Expert-level C++ and Python development skills
  

Benefits

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• Salary of £60,000-£90,000 dependent on experience
  
• Architect core systems that coordinate fleets of heterogeneous robots
  
• Collaborate with a talented team pushing the boundaries of autonomous robotics
  

Apply now for immediate consideration!

Seniority level

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• Mid-Senior level
  

Employment type

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• Full-time
  

Job function

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• Information Technology
  

Industries

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• IT Services and IT Consulting
  

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