Latest robotics systems engineer Jobs

Senior Platform Software Engineer

This role involves developing core operating system software, data networks, and protocols for next-generation humanoid robots. The engineer will design embedded systems, integrate hardware and software components, and ensure safety and reliability in real-world industrial environments. Emphasis is placed on building fault-tolerant, high-integrity software within an agile R&D team pushing the boundaries of human-robot collaboration.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

Software Applications Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing software solutions for underwater robotics applications, developing next-generation underwater vehicles, and supporting existing codebases. The position requires a strong background in software design, backend server development, and familiarity with web technologies and control software.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

Engineering Team Manager

Lead a team of engineers and technicians in a 24/7 automated warehouse environment, ensuring operational excellence in robotics, automation systems, and maintenance workflows. Focus on team development, safety, and performance within a high-tech grocery fulfillment center. Requires strong technical and leadership skills in both mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines.

Ocado London, DA8 1SP, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Controls Engineer

Develop and refine vehicle trajectory and motion controllers that translate AI outputs into safe, smooth vehicle motion across diverse platforms. Work on real-time control systems using C++, leveraging simulation and on-road testing to validate performance. Collaborate across teams to integrate controllers with AI-driven systems and support both ADAS and autonomous vehicle applications.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Software Engineer, Simulation

Develop and maintain high-performance simulation systems for Wayve’s embodied AI driving stack, integrating complex components across C++ and Python. Focus on realism, reproducibility, and scalability in open-loop and closed-loop workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug discrepancies between on-road and simulated behaviour and improve system observability and performance.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Senior Automation Engineer

The Senior Automation Engineer will lead automation projects from concept to production, focusing on advanced manufacturing technology in medical device and drug delivery. Responsibilities include technical leadership, project management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams on robotics, machine vision, and validation.

CV Technical Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

Control Design Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing control solutions for automated material handling projects, developing PLC and visualisation software, and supporting testing and commissioning activities both remotely and on-site. The position offers extensive international travel and opportunities for career development.

Proactive Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Senior Controls Design Engineer

This role involves leading controls engineering activities across multiple automation projects, designing and developing PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, and supporting the delivery of innovative automated systems from design to commissioning. The position offers a hybrid working model with significant international travel and opportunities for career development.

Proactive Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

Engineering Team Manager

As an Engineering Team Manager, you will lead a team of engineers, technicians, and trainees at Ocado's Customer Fulfilment Centre in Luton. Your responsibilities include assessing team capabilities, identifying development opportunities, and managing workload allocation. You will work a 24/7 shift pattern, ensuring high standards in a fast-paced, automated FMCG environment.

Ocado United Kingdom

Software Engineering Graduate

This role involves hands-on experience with cutting-edge sub-sea robotics technology, rotating through core engineering disciplines over a 2-year structured programme. Graduates will work on real systems, develop professional networks, and participate in continuous learning activities.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

Production Planner (Precision Engineering)

This role involves generating and updating production schedules, liaising with team leaders and suppliers, and working with ERP/MRP systems. The position offers opportunities for continuous improvement and career progression within a rapidly growing start-up in the precision engineering sector.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment South East London, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Maintenance Engineer

As the lead engineer on the night shift, you will support automated production equipment, diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure maximum uptime and performance. You will also maintain maintenance procedures, records, and support wider engineering activities.

Kingdom People Havant, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Wearable Robotics and Experimental Biomechanics

This role involves designing and fabricating wearable soft robotic devices for upper-body movement assistance, developing experimental protocols to evaluate device performance, and collaborating with researchers to improve designs. The position is based in Oxford and focuses on combining soft robotic actuation, device fabrication, and experimental biomechanics.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £39 – £47 pa

Contract

Software Architect

As a Software Architect, you will design and govern the software architecture and CI/CD pipelines for a fast-growing robotics defence technology business. Your responsibilities include setting up unit testing, verification, and validation processes, integrating control systems, computer vision, and simulation, and ensuring the software meets safety-critical standards.

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Northumberland, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa