Latest robotics engineer Jobs

Controls & Robotics Engineer

Controls & Robotics EngineerA growing automation and engineering business is seeking an experienced Controls & Robotics Engineer to join its close-knit engineering team. The role will involve designing, programming, integrating, commissioning and supporting bespoke automation systems across manufacturing and packaging...

Billy Associates LTD Greet, Gloucestershire, GL54 5BG, United Kingdom £50,000 – £80,000 pa

Graduate Robotics Engineer

This role involves hands-on programming, setup, and optimization of advanced robotic systems in a manufacturing environment. The candidate will lead integration of new automation technologies, develop and refine robotic workflows, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless operations. Designed for a proactive graduate, it offers structured training and a clear path to technical leadership.

Elix Sourcing Solutions Rochdale, Manchester, United Kingdom £30,000 – £35,000 pa

Automation & Robotics Engineer

This role involves leading the deployment and optimization of robotic welding, assembly systems, and collaborative robots within a defence-sector manufacturing environment. The engineer will program and improve PLC-controlled automation systems, support commissioning of new automated cells, and help establish technical standards for Industry 4.0 initiatives. A key focus is driving reliability, performance, and knowledge transfer across production and maintenance teams.

Morgan Ryder Associates Manchester, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

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Staff Robotics Engineer, 3D Sensing

This role involves leading the technical development of LiDAR and cross-sensor 3D sensing systems for autonomous vehicles. The engineer will design calibration, synchronisation, and motion compensation methods to ensure accurate 3D data across diverse environments and sensor configurations. The position requires deep technical expertise in robotics algorithms, sensor fusion, and production deployment within a fast-paced AI-driven environment.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

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Staff Robotics Engineer, AV Core

As a Staff Robotics Engineer, you will lead the technical direction and delivery of fault detection and fallback systems for driverless operation. You will collaborate with machine learning experts, design robust systems, and integrate them into the shared driving stack, ensuring the overall robustness of the robot system.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

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

PLC, Controls & Robotics Engineer

This role involves programming and commissioning PLC-based automation systems, developing HMI solutions, integrating FANUC robots with CNC machines, and supporting full system builds. You will work on diverse automation projects from concept to completion, with opportunities for travel and hands-on learning.

Cartisian Recruitment Coventry, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Reinforcement Learning Engineer - Locomanipulation

Develop reinforcement learning policies for dynamic locomotion and loco-manipulation in humanoid robots, using large-scale simulation and real-world testing. Focus on scalable training pipelines, reward design, and sim-to-real transfer. Work closely with robotics and controls teams to deploy robust policies on physical hardware.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Maintenance Engineer

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for servicing and maintaining factory machinery, including injection moulding machines. Key duties include planned maintenance checks, fault finding, and breakdown repairs across pneumatic, hydraulic, motorised, and robotic systems. The role may require out-of-hours call outs and could switch to a rotating shift pattern in the future.

Recruit4staff L337Uf, United Kingdom £40,000 – £44,000 pa

Robotics Integration Engineer – End-Effectors & UMI

This role involves integrating and testing robotic end-effectors such as grippers, actuators, and sensors, ensuring they function reliably within humanoid robot systems. The engineer will build prototypes, design test rigs, conduct performance evaluations, and perform root cause analysis on hardware failures. They will work across mechanical, electrical, and software domains to debug issues and provide feedback to development teams, using data to inform component selection and system improvements.

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

Robotics Software Engineer - C++ ROS2

Design and develop software for advanced robotic platforms using C++ and ROS2 in an Agile environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test, debug, and validate robotic systems, with occasional on-site support and field travel. Work within a tech-for-good startup focused on innovation in robotics.

Redline Group Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Robotics Software Engineer

Develop and deploy software for industrial robotic systems using a modern ROS 2 Jazzy stack, with responsibilities spanning feature development, debugging, and integration on physical hardware. Work closely with robotics and controls engineers in a collaborative environment, contributing to modular, testable components and improving engineering processes. The role involves hands-on work with real-world automation challenges and deployment onto physical robots.

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd Central Parade, London, United Kingdom

Robotics Software Engineer

Develop and deploy software for industrial robotic systems using a modern ROS 2 Jazzy stack, working across simulation and real hardware. Collaborate with robotics and controls engineers to deliver modular, testable components and resolve complex system issues in manufacturing environments. Contribute to tooling and processes while ensuring robust integration with physical systems.

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd London, United Kingdom

Assistant Professor in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (Research and Education)

This role involves advancing research and teaching in robotics and AI, focusing on intelligent control, human-robot interaction, and systems integration. The postholder will lead innovative research, secure grants, teach and supervise students, and contribute to curriculum development. The position supports the training of future engineers in digital and autonomous systems within a collaborative, industry-linked academic environment.

University of Birmingham Birmingham, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £47 – £56 pa

On-site Permanent