Robotics Jobs in Northampton

Autodiscovery · Wantage

Lead the design and deployment of autonomous robotic systems, owning software architecture across perception, planning and control. Work spans prototyping, simulation and field testing, integrating with hardware teams while mentoring engineers and shaping technical roadmaps. Requires depth in C++, ROS2, SLAM and real-time systems.

Flarebright · Bicester · £39,000 – £49,000 pa

Contributes across the full development lifecycle, from concept and algorithm design to system integration, testing and troubleshooting of safety-critical navigation and autonomy software in C++. Works with a multidisciplinary team on real-time embedded systems, hardware/software-in-the-loop testing and flight test activities, producing design documentation and test reports.

Gap Technical · Northampton · £56,500 pa

Maintaining and fault-finding automated warehouse systems, including conveyor systems, PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, motors and drives. The role combines planned preventative and reactive maintenance with root cause analysis and continuous improvement, working a 4 on, 4 off days and nights shift pattern in a highly automated distribution operation.

Cast UK · Northampton · £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Owns and grows a portfolio of major accounts while hunting new business across warehousing, distribution and logistics, selling MHE, automation, robotics and intralogistics solutions. Works with Solutions and Industrial Engineers to build tailored proposals, manages the pipeline in Salesforce, and travels internationally, particularly across the US and Americas.

Exotec · Northampton

On-site maintenance of Exotec's robotic warehouse automation systems at a customer site in Northampton, covering preventative and corrective maintenance on robots, conveyors and machines. The role combines electrical and mechanical fault-finding, root cause analysis, commissioning support and rapid incident response within a dedicated site team.

Samuel Frank · Warwick · £67,000 – £70,000 pa

Owns programme, cost, quality and safety for electrical controls projects including new installations, plant upgrades and retrofits, acting as main customer contact and coordinating engineering teams, suppliers and subcontractors. Involves tenders, specifications, design reviews, risk assessments and site commissioning support, blending commercial project management with hands-on industrial electrical knowledge.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment · Northampton · £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Program and operate FANUC robots integrated with laser cutting systems, using CAM-based Roboguide software, and support the development of new robotic solutions for environmental projects. The role involves regular site attendance in Cumbria, recording learning data and producing process reports, with training provided to build specialist expertise.