Permanent

Robotics Software Engineer

Expert Employment

Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7JD

45000 - 55000 Per Annum None

Posted: 05 June 2026 (5 days ago)

Closing date: 05 July 2026

Ref: 2595

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About the Role

The Robotics Software Engineer in Didcot will refine industrial robot applications using the Robot Operating System to achieve full autonomy. This permanent role, with a salary of £45,000 to £55,000, combines research, commercial and academic collaboration, and technology scouting to develop, verify, and validate new applications. Key skills include robotic manipulation, sensing, programming with C++ and Python, plus virtual environment, simulation, or emulator development. Knowledge of future robotic technologies and the pathway from academic research to viable products is essential. The position also involves contributing to R&D consortium proposals and successful delivery.

Intelligent Robotics Software Development Engineer required to refine industrial robot applications using Robot Operating System to make them fully autonomous.
This role is diverse and has elements of research, collaboration (commercial and academic), exploiting emerging technologies and scouting for new partners all in the interest of developing, verifying and validating new technology applications to industry and the emerging generation of intelligent robotics
Skills
Robotic manipulation, sensing, programming, ROS, C++, Python, virtual environment, augmentation, simulation or emulator development.
Robotic industry future technologies and emerging tech knowledge.
Robotics research academic institution roadmap to viable product.
RandD consortium proposals, development and successful delivery.
System engineering, testing and assembly.
Role
Delivering robotics projects exceeding agreed requirements within budget and deadline.
Identify, select and acquire robotic technical capabilities, equipment and knowledge.
Development, operation and maintenance of robotic facilities.
Engage industry stake holders identifying needs and innovating solutions.

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