Jobs in Oxford

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Multi-Robot Scouting

Develop and implement learning-based multi-robot scouting methods for wheeled-legged robots in simulated and real-world environments, focusing on collaborative exploration, perception, and motion planning. Work within a team to enable efficient mapping and monitoring across planetary, industrial, and commercial scenarios using Unitree A2 robots. Contribute to a project involving locomotion on challenging terrain, environmental interaction, and online state estimation.

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

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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Decision-making under uncertainty for robots

This role involves advancing research in decision-making under uncertainty for autonomous robotic systems, with a focus on mission planning and sequential decision-making in complex environments. The researcher will work on algorithmic development and modelling within Markov decision processes, including risk-aware planning, safe exploration, and multi-agent coordination. The position is embedded in the Oxford Robotics Institute’s GOALS group, contributing to high-impact projects like the EPSRC Programme Grant in Embodied Intelligence.

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

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Manufacturing Automation Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing automation and production processes in a high-volume, safety-critical environment. Responsibilities include PLC programming, machinery design, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.

Macstaff Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Software Test Engineer

The role involves software testing, software releases, and customer support for an AI startup. You will work with Python, Bash, Linux, Docker, and AWS, and have the opportunity to develop skills in automation, cloud, and edge technologies in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Lynx Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Machine Learning Engineer (Computer Vision)

This role involves designing, training, and deploying computer vision models, working across the full machine learning lifecycle. You will build production-ready systems, evaluate model performance, and contribute to technical decisions across various projects, collaborating closely with engineers, data scientists, and domain experts.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £85,000 – £160,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Production Engineer

This hands-on role involves leading manufacturing support, process scaling, and automation for advanced fluidic products. Responsibilities include bridging R&D to production, building and commissioning robotic cells, and ensuring quality through validation and process optimization.

Morgan McKinley Oxfordshire, United Kingdom CA$50,000 – CA$55,000 pa

Maintenance Engineer

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of injection moulding machines and high-speed assembly machinery, including robotics and palletisers, in a clean and modern manufacturing environment. The role requires a balance of mechanical and electrical skills, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in an industrial setting.

Stirling Warrington Ox75Ab, United Kingdom £53,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work

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

System Test Engineer

This role involves unifying and standardising internal CLI and web tooling used for robot and fleet operations in a hardware-software environment. The engineer will improve toolchain reliability, maintainability, and distribution using Python, Go, and Linux-based systems, working closely with cross-functional teams. The position focuses on enhancing testing, CI/CD, and operational workflows within a robotics and logistics tech setting.

Dexory South Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

Senior Applied AI Engineer (Defence Contractor)

You will design and build high-integrity AI systems for mission-critical environments in defence and national security. You'll own end-to-end development of real-world systems powered by AVIS™, a multi-modal orchestration platform that fuses sensor, text, and telemetry data to support high-stakes decision-making. This role demands engineering rigor, with direct impact on fielded systems where reliability is paramount.

Paddington Robotics London, United Kingdom £700 – £900 pd

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

Software Engineer

Software EngineerSalary to £60k + benefitsHybrid role - 3 days a week (Tues, Wed, Thurs) on-site in Witney, Oxfordshire,CompanyPioneering safeguards for embodied-AI, this company is building the trust layer for autonomy and physical AI. They aim to be the global...

Profile 29 Ox281Ae, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

C# WPF Software Engineer - Electronics

Develop and maintain C# WPF applications for advanced optical machinery used in industrial manufacturing. Work closely with electronics and R&D teams to design software that interfaces directly with hardware systems. Contribute across the full software lifecycle, from design to deployment, in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Redline Group Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5BH, United Kingdom £35,000 – £47,000 pa

Controls & Automation Engineer

Controls & Automation Engineer£40-65k + Allowances, 5% Pension, ExpensesOxfordshireRef: 25237An established global engineering and automation specialist is expanding its European team by hiring an additional Controls & Automation Engineer. Known for delivering advanced control systems integration projects across 40+ countries,...

Automation Experts Ltd Longcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £65,000 pa