Latest robotics systems engineer Jobs

Platform Engineer - Build & CI

This role involves owning and optimizing the build system and CI infrastructure critical to Humanoid’s engineering workflow. The engineer will design scalable, hermetic build pipelines across a complex monorepo spanning robotics software, firmware, simulation, and cloud services. Responsibilities include maintaining GitHub Actions CI pipelines, implementing incremental builds and caching, ensuring main branch stability, and improving developer experience through robust tooling and dependency management.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Software Serviceability Engineer

This role involves ensuring the software and AI components of humanoid robots are designed for easy diagnosis, repair, and maintenance in the field. The engineer will develop diagnostic tooling, validate service procedures, and define remote-diagnostics content using platforms like Digital Shadow. It's a hands-on position bridging R&D and field services, with a focus on firmware, bootloader resilience, and over-the-air update recovery.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Research Engineer

This role involves developing and advancing AI systems for high-stakes defence and security applications, working across both digital decision-support tools and physical robotics platforms. The engineer will contribute to AVIS™, the core intelligence layer that fuses multi-modal data from sensors, imagery, and text to enable rapid decision-making in mission-critical environments. The position requires ownership, technical judgment, and direct impact within a small, fast-moving team building systems deployed in real-world operational scenarios.

Paddington Robotics Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Design and deploy multi-agent AI systems using frameworks like LangGraph or Haystack, integrating large language and vision-language models into secure, real-world workflows for defence and national security applications. Build production-ready pipelines from data ingestion to inference, with a focus on reliability, observability, and performance in air-gapped environments. Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and customers to deliver end-to-end AI solutions.

Paddington Robotics Harwell Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Robotic Service Engineer

This role involves providing field-based technical support for industrial robotic systems, including preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and commissioning across customer sites. The engineer will work with ABB, FANUC, and KUKA robots, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, and ensure safe, efficient operation in manufacturing environments. The position requires extensive UK travel and offers on-call responsibilities and opportunities for system optimisation.

Rise 10 Talent Ltd Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Service Engineer

This role involves providing field-based technical support for industrial robotic systems, including preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and commissioning across customer sites in the UK. You'll work hands-on with ABB, FANUC, and KUKA robots, diagnosing and resolving electrical, mechanical, and software issues while ensuring safety and system optimisation. The role requires strong customer communication, extensive travel, and on-call availability, with opportunities for career growth and technical development.

Rise10 Recruitment Bedford, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

Automation Engineer

The role involves leading automation projects in a high-volume manufacturing environment, focusing on robotics, PLC systems, and process optimisation. You will work hands-on to integrate new technologies, improve production efficiency, and support NPI activities. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to driving continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methods.

Stirling Warrington Grimethorpe, South Yorkshire, S72 7FT, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

Senior Controls Engineer

This role involves leading the design and delivery of control systems for custom automation and robotic machinery, from concept through commissioning. The engineer will develop PLC and HMI software, integrate industrial robots, and conduct on-site commissioning and troubleshooting. The position requires strong technical skills in automation systems, safety standards, and customer collaboration across diverse high-tech industries.

SC ENGINEERING Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Electrical / PLC Engineer

This role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated production equipment with a focus on electrical systems and PLC-controlled machinery. The engineer will lead fault-finding, support automation projects, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Key responsibilities include PLC programming, electrical system upgrades, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Anglian Home Improvements Horsham St Faith, Norfolk, NR10 3JR, United Kingdom £48,000 – £52,000 pa

Maintenance Reliability Engineer

This role involves providing technical support for robotic systems, troubleshooting on-site issues, and performing maintenance and software updates at customer locations. The engineer will work closely with field teams to improve system reliability and conduct root cause analysis. It includes travel to customer sites and supporting deployments and retrofits.

Exotec Birmingham, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Graduate/Junior LabVIEW Engineer

This role involves working as a Graduate/Junior LabVIEW Engineer, gaining hands-on experience programming and integrating automation and test systems using LabVIEW. You'll support real-world projects under supervision, developing skills in control systems and industrial automation across high-tech industries such as aerospace, defence, and manufacturing. The position offers structured training and long-term progression within a specialist engineering environment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Gloucestershire, United Kingdom £30,000 – £38,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Lead Software Engineer

IntroductionSaab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence...

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

Field Service Engineer

Field Service / Commissioning EngineerCommutable from Liverpool, Warrington, South ManchesterSpecial Purpose Machinery & Advanced ManufacturingI’m working with a highly regarded engineering-led automation business that designs, builds and supports bespoke robotic and automated systems for a global customer base.Operating across advanced...

Cressida Consulting Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 9HY, United Kingdom

Senior RF Design Engineer | Cambridgeshire |

This role involves designing, building, and testing complex RF-based systems for a variety of applications, including autonomous drones, space-based radars, and mission-critical communications. You will work in a multidisciplinary team with access to world-class facilities and take ownership of the RF lifecycle from concept to verification.

Morgan McKinley Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £70,000 – £100,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Software Engineer, Cloud, Simulation

This role involves developing and enhancing Wayve’s high-fidelity simulation platform for autonomous driving systems, focusing on realism, scalability, and integration of machine-learned components. The engineer will work on core technical challenges including robot emulation, visual fidelity, and large-scale cloud-based simulation. Collaboration with robotics, research, and data teams is key to delivering accurate, high-signal simulations that support the development of embodied AI for automated driving.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent