Electrical Systems Engineer

Oxford
3 months ago
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Are you an electrical engineer who wants to design and deliver advanced systems that bring AI and robotics research to life?

Do you enjoy working at the intersection of electrical design, automation, and robotics, turning complex lab instrumentation and experimental setups into reliable, integrated systems?

If you have strong electrical fundamentals and thrive in hands-on, exploratory environments and want to contribute to cutting-edge applied AI and robotics projects with tangible real-world impact; this could be your perfect next step.

Take on a role where your electrical engineering expertise directly powers next-generation AI and robotics projects. You’ll design and integrate electrical systems alongside a range of machinery, creating innovative solutions that bring applied AI into the physical world. Working in a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, robotics, software, and AI engineers, you’ll help build practical, hands-on systems that turn research ideas into functioning, real-world technology.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Plan, design, and implement electrical systems for lab instruments, automation hardware, and experimental machinery.
Build power and control architectures that integrate sensors, actuators, and automation hardware
Choose and specify components, including power supplies, connectors, sensors, and safety mechanisms, to meet technical and regulatory requirements.
Work alongside facilities teams to safely and reliably connect lab equipment and R&D systems
Support prototype builds, system testing, and commissioning to validate designs
Troubleshoot, improve, and optimise electrical systems for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines to translate scientific or experimental needs into functional electrical solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
Practical experience with low- and extra-low voltage electrical design, including protection, earthing, and control integration.
Hands-on experience implementing electrical systems for instrumentation, automation, or laboratory set-ups.
Familiarity with electrical safety and compliance standards (e.g., BS 7671).

Nice to Have:

Experience with wiring, assembly, or commissioning of prototype systems.
Experience managing electrical systems delivered by third parties or contractors including writing specifications
Knowledge of PLCs or embedded control integration.
Background in lab or medical device automation, including safety systems or process automation control.
Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

Offices and Lab located in Oxford.

Hybrid working c.3 days in office.

Competitive salary + benefits dependent on experience.

Ready to help build the next generation of intelligent robots? Apply now and join a fast-moving team shaping the future of applied robotics and AI

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