Applications Product Lead – Robotics & Autonomy

Vector Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Ltd is supporting a Bristol-based hybrid opportunity for an Applications Product Lead in robotics, drones, and autonomous systems. The role bridges engineering and market needs, shaping how technology is applied in real-world contexts.

You’ll work with engineers and customers to develop proofs-of-concepts, demonstrations, and validate opportunities. This is a non-traditional PM role focused on turning tech insight into commercial value.

Qualifications

• Engineer or scientist background with credibility to converse with engineers and researchers.
• Experience engaging with customers to translate technology into commercial solutions.
• Track record of developing proofs-of-concept and demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to understand technical challenges and application requirements.
• Identify opportunities where advanced sensing technologies solve real-world problems.
• Develop proofs-of-concepts and technical demonstrations.
• Evaluate commercial and technical viability of new applications.
• Support customer trials and technology evaluations.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering activities.
• Validate ideas with technical teams and represent the company at events.

Job description

Vector Recruitment Ltd is supporting a Bristol-based hybrid opportunity for an Applications Product Lead in robotics, drones, and autonomous systems. The role bridges engineering and market needs, shaping how technology is applied in real-world contexts.

You’ll work with engineers and customers to develop proofs-of-concepts, demonstrations, and validate opportunities. This is a non-traditional PM role focused on turning tech insight into commercial value.