Development Engineer (KTP Associate)

Development Engineer (KTP Associate) Ulster University and Leonard School: School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems Business Location: Leonard, 11 Tullyveagh Road, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, BT80 8RY Salary: £27,000 - £34,000 per annum Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026 at 23:00 Reference Number: 043646 (Full-time / Fixed-term for 26 Months) THE BUSINESS Leonard is a UK and Ireland-based company established for over 30 years that specialises in, but is not limited to, the refractory industry. Innovating the market with tailor-made solutions per client and improving the industry with safety-driven installations. Operating within: Cement and Lime Industry Power Plants Biomass Waste to Energy Aluminium Civil Industries THE ROLE Leonard, in partnership with Ulster University, has established a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Project and is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Engineering or Computer Science graduate to work as a KTP Associate to oversee the development of a new autonomous system. KTP PROJECT DESCRIPTION The KTP Associate will undertake the task of developing a demolition robotic system with both teleoperation and autonomous control based on 3D scanning and data-centric technologies. The role involves utilising skills in mechanical design, prototyping, and electrical/electronic hardware integration. It also involves working with stakeholders (academics and industry) and managing the project to create a ..... full job details .....