Senior Robotics Engineer

IT Search & Select
W1A2Uz, W1A 2UZ, United Kingdom
5 days ago
£60,000 – £75,000 pa

Salary

£60,000 – £75,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
26 May 2026 (5 days ago)

Benefits

Competitive salary Benefits Long-term growth opportunities

A pioneering London-based robotics company is seeking aSenior Robotics Engineer to help design, build, and scale the next generation of robotic arm devices for both domestic and commercial environments. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-moving, product-driven team building real robots that operate in real homes, workplaces, and service environments.

If you want to work on robotics thatactually ships, not just lab demos, this is the role.

The Role

You will take a senior, hands-on position in the development of advanced robotic arm systems — from motion planning and control to perception-driven manipulation. You’ll work closely with mechanical, software, and AI teams to deliver robust, safe, and intelligent robotic behaviours.

This is a role for someone who thrives in high-autonomy environments and wants to see their work deployed in real-world products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead development ofrobotic arm control systems, including kinematics, dynamics, and trajectory planning
  • Build and optimisemanipulation algorithms for grasping, handling, and interaction tasks
  • Integrate perception systems (vision, depth, tactile) with manipulation pipelines
  • Work onmotion planning, collision avoidance, and safe operation in human-centric environments
  • Collaborate with mechanical and embedded teams to refine hardware–software integration
  • Contribute to architecture, design reviews, and long-term technical strategy
  • Mentor junior engineers and help shape engineering best practices
What You’ll Bring
  • Strong experience inrobotic arm systems, manipulation, or industrial robotics
  • Deep knowledge ofkinematics, dynamics, control theory, and motion planning
  • Proficiency withC++ and/or Python in robotics contexts
  • Experience withROS/ROS2, real-time systems, or embedded control
  • Hands-on experience integrating hardware, sensors, and actuators
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, product-focused environment
  • A passion for building robots that operate safely and reliably around people
Nice to Have
  • Experience withdomestic robotics, service robots, or human–robot interaction
  • Background in machine learning for manipulation or perception
  • Familiarity with simulation tools (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Mujoco)
  • Knowledge of safety standards for commercial robotic systems
Why Join
  • Work onreal robots used in homes, workplaces, and commercial environments
  • Join a company at the forefront ofnext-generation domestic and service robotics
  • High autonomy, high impact, and the chance to shape core product capabilities
  • Collaborative, engineering-led culture with rapid decision-making
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and long-term growth opportunities

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