Robotics Engineer

Job title: Robotics Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible subject to clearance

Salary/ Pay rate: Up to 52,000 per annum (Plus Benefits)

Location: Cockermouth, Cumbria

Hours of work: Full-time, Permanent, On-site

About the client

Our client leads technological innovation by combining creative applications of emerging sensor technology, robotics, and algorithms with a focus on commercial success and an entrepreneurial spirit to solve real human challenges.

They are a team of multi-skilled individuals who bridge the gap between academic and industrial approaches: they are defined by a technical capability, not a market; but everything they do is defined and guided by a commercial objective.

They are the team behind some of the world’s most advanced applications of emerging sensor technology, robotics, and algorithms. By collaborating with both academia and industry, they are uniquely able to uncover, shape and bring to life innovative ideas to solve real-world problems.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Robotics Engineer to join a growing team. This is a senior-level position suited to someone who combines deep technical knowledge with leadership ability—someone who is ready to take ownership of projects, guide others, and work directly with clients to deliver meaningful outcomes.

You’ll play a pivotal role in developing advanced robotic systems, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of field-ready robotics platforms. The ideal candidate is hands-on, grounded in control theory and systems engineering, and comfortable navigating customer interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of robotics solutions from concept to deployment, including real-time control, autonomy, and system integration.
• Develop and implement control algorithms for dynamic, unstructured environments.
• Translate research into robust, field-deployable systems, considering practical and operational constraints.
• Act as technical lead on projects—working closely with customers to shape and meet their needs.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, helping them grow technically and professionally.
• Define system architectures, specify components, and lead design reviews for both software and hardware.
• Coordinate field trials, testing, and deployments across UK and international sites.
• Contribute to proposals and technical reporting, helping shape the future direction of our robotics work.

About You

We’re looking for someone technically strong, practically minded, and team-oriented—with a desire to see their systems used in the real world.

Essential Attributes

• Proven experience leading robotics R&D or applied engineering projects.
• Excellent grasp of classical and modern control theory, state estimation, and system identification.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python, with strong software engineering fundamentals.
• Comfortable working with ROS and developing for real-time robotic systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Able to provide technical mentorship and guidance to early-career engineers.
• Hands-on and adaptable—able to work across hardware, software, integration, and testing.

Additional Information

Please be aware that all employees undergo baseline security checks prior to joining the company, this is to meet the requirements of some of the projects.

Your Benefits

• Flexible working hours (with core hours 10-4)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• The option to buy and sell annual leave
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• On site parking
• 25days holidays + bank holidays
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave
• Sick pay

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