Robotics Research Engineer

We have a current opportunity for a Robotics Research Engineer on a Temporary basis. The position will be based in Abingdon. For further information about this position please apply.

Job Description / Job Scope:

Provide Research Engineering expertise to research and technology projects. Contribute to developing the research engineering capability of the organisation. Supporting RACE projects and the execution of advanced research project.

• Conducting research independently and in collaboration with others, contributing to RRDD deliverables
  
• Responsible for producing reports as required for project deliverables
  
• Responsible for Presenting and publishing work
  
• Designing and developing hardware and software test platforms
  
• Supporting other engineers, scientists, and projects with research expertise
  
• Support projects to develop or improve/extend research over timescales of weeks to years
  
• Diagnose issues and design solutions considering full technical and human context
  
• Contribute to building relationships with internal and external partners to analyse and establish requirements, deliver projects, and define future collaborations
  
• Manage projects and other activities to ensure the aims are achieved with appropriate quality standards, timescales and costs and partners are kept informed
  
• Provide research advice and help to colleagues, including strategic aspects such as project scoping, technology choices, make vs buy decisions, sustainability planning
  
• Contribute to improving UKAEA's research culture and practices
  
• Represent RRDD externally with customers, collaborators, and at external events
  
  Expertise in one or more of the following:
  
  
• Manufacturing processes deployable by robots (laser cleaning, cutting, additive manufacturing, surface preparation, inspection)
  
• Radiation hardening technologies / Radiation tolerant electronics
  
• ML / AI / Digital Infrastructure
  
• Mechanical systems, sensing / non-destructive testing, actuation mechanisms
  
• Dynamic modelling and systems identification
  
• Control theory
  
• Intelligent control for manipulation or position control
  
  Qualifications Required:
  
  
• Expertise in any specialist area specified in the Job Scope for this position
  
• Degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical subject or equivalent knowledge and experience
  
• Understanding of Engineering design process principles and application
  
• Broad understanding of Robotics
  
• Appetite and ability to research and learn about new technologies and domains and to judge how to apply and share this knowledge
  
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven ability to function as part of a team
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate and influence people with various roles and backgrounds
  
• An excellent working knowledge of English
  
  Experience Required
  
  
• Experience of developing high-quality software used in relevant applications
  
• Experience of applying, adapting, and promoting good development practices throughout the entire research lifecycle
  
• Experience in Research Engineering - Minimum 3 - 5 Years Working Research experience
  
  Desired Experience:
  
  
• Established publication record
  
• Postgraduate research degree or equivalent experience.
  
• For candidates with a software background - experience in ROS, experience with Unreal Engine, experience in the design of human-machine interfaces, experience in applied AI or ML for operations
  
• Experience of on-site deployments or demonstrations of research
  
• Experience of supporting collaborative research activities
  
• Experience of supervising and mentoring others in a research project context
  
• Experience of conducting research in an operational environment with change control, monitoring and support arrangements
  
• Experience of developing risk assessments and mitigation plans in relation to physical trials
  
• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes
  
• Chartered Engineer or Physicist qualification
  
  Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants