Latest Autonomous Vehicle Engineer Jobs

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Software Engineer

The Software Engineer will work on the complete development lifecycle of flight safety and navigation systems, from concept and algorithm design to system integration and testing. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance solutions, maintain high-quality code, and produce comprehensive documentation.

Flarebright Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £39,000 – £49,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Senior Software Engineer

Design and govern software architecture and CI/CD pipelines for safety-critical autonomous and robotic systems, integrating control, computer vision, sensor fusion, and simulation platforms. Support system integration and field trials with military users while ensuring scalability and compliance readiness. Work in a hybrid setup with flexible hours and strong technical ownership.

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Northumberland, United Kingdom £60,000 – £70,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required
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Staff Robotics Engineer

This role involves developing and optimizing robust, production-grade software for online calibration and state estimation in autonomous vehicles. The engineer will work on sensor data handling, algorithm integration, and system performance under constrained hardware conditions, contributing to a core component of Wayve’s embodied AI platform. Emphasis is placed on reliability, observability, and cross-team collaboration across calibration, robotics, and vehicle systems.

Wayve United Kingdom
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Senior Research Associate in Autonomous Underwater Glider

The role involves leading and conducting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic design, analysis, and testing for the ECHO glider, an EPSRC-funded project aimed at developing an advanced underwater glider for acoustic environmental monitoring around offshore wind farms. You will work in a collaborative team at Newcastle University's Marine Autonomous Vehicle Lab and Blyth Marine Station.

Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne, Northern England, United Kingdom £47 pa
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Principal Safety Case Engineer

This role involves leading the development and integrity of safety cases for AI-driven autonomous driving systems, focusing on robotaxi and ADAS products. The Principal Safety Case Engineer will architect structured safety arguments, integrate with engineering and product teams, and provide independent assurance across functional safety, SOTIF, and AI-specific risks. The role emphasizes traceability from requirements through validation and deployment, ensuring technical rigor and readiness for regulatory scrutiny.

Wayve United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

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
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Developer Technology Engineering Intern - Compute Performance

You will research and develop GPU-acceleration techniques for high-performance computing applications in scientific computing, computational engineering, and data science. This involves working closely with application developers, optimizing algorithms, and collaborating with various NVIDIA teams to influence next-generation GPU architectures and software platforms.

NVIDIA

Senior Systems Engineer

This role focuses on defining, integrating, and verifying the software and autonomy systems for a humanoid robot platform. The engineer will translate operational needs into system requirements, manage cross-component interfaces, and lead verification across perception, navigation, planning, and controls—working closely with software teams and using ROS 2, simulation, and distributed systems. The position emphasizes architectural coherence, integration readiness, and system-level validation in real-world robotic applications.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Robotics Software Engineer

Develop and test control systems for robotic ground and aerial vehicles using C++ and Python. Integrate sensors and actuators, support simulation and validation, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams. Focus on building robust software for real-world autonomous platforms.

Som3 London, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in AI/Robotics for Aircraft Maintenance / Low-Altitude Economy / Satellite and Space Engineering under Strategic Hiring Scheme

This role involves leading research and teaching in AI/Robotics applied to aircraft maintenance, low-altitude economy, or satellite and space engineering. The appointee will conduct high-impact research, secure external funding, supervise students, and contribute to multidisciplinary teaching and departmental service within a newly established engineering department focused on strategic technological advancement.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Asia & Middle East, United Kingdom
Permanent

Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems

Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems in collaboration with a specialist engineering team. Work within a regulated environment on real-time systems, contributing to evolving software architecture with applications in robotics and AI. The role involves office-based work three days per week in Oxfordshire.

Spectrum IT Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Controls / Automation Engineer (Rockwell / Siemens)

This role involves designing PLC/DCS and SCADA software, configuring communication networks, and coding independently on Siemens and Rockwell platforms. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of control applications, from design to commissioning, and will work in a highly autonomous environment with opportunities for training and progression.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Glasgow, City Of Glasgow, G2 1AL, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Contract Robotics Controls Engineer

The role involves working on-site in Cambridgeshire to develop and optimize an autonomous robotic platform. Responsibilities include tuning motor performance, troubleshooting motion-control issues, and improving the reliability and performance of the robotic system. The position requires strong hands-on experience with C++, ROS, stepper motors, and motor controllers.

Redline Group Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £45 – £50 ph

Automation Engineer (Control Systems)

This role involves designing and coding PLC/DCS and SCADA software for various control applications, configuring communication networks, and conducting factory and site testing. You will work independently on Siemens and Rockwell platforms, with opportunities for career progression and in-house training.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Cumbernauld, Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Stores Operative

The Stores Operative role at Dexory involves managing the receipt and distribution of stock, performing quality checks, preparing build kits, and conducting stock takes. This hands-on position is integral to the company's production value stream and offers opportunities for career progression as the company scales.

Dexory South Oxfordshire, OX10 9SJ, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the design and development of electronic systems for advanced robotic systems, including schematic capture, PCB design, and system architecture. You will work closely with mechanical and software teams to ensure designs are production-ready and compliant with safety and regulatory standards.

Eclectic Recruitment Cambridge, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa