Autonomous Vehicle Application Engineer

Aurrigo; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Tees Valley is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Application Field Engineer to work with cutting-edge autonomous vehicles. You will diagnose problems, develop processes, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders. The role demands occasional travel and offers extensive training in autonomous technologies. A full UK driving licence is required. This position offers competitive pay and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Fully paid travel and accommodation

Deployment bonus available

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in engineering, computer science, or technology.
• Ability to gain a full airside security pass in the UK.
• Current and full UK driving licence with no disqualifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor an autonomous vehicle during operations at the airport.
• Solve complex engineering challenges.
• Develop safety checks and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical knowledge

C++

ROS

Python

Good communication skills

Pressure performance

MS Office skills

Education

Degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Job description

Please read the full advert before applying, please note that if you do not have a full UK driving licence, we cannot proceed with your application.

• Job Title: Autonomous Vehicle Application Field Engineer
• Company: Richmond Design & Marketing Limited (t/a Aurrigo)
• Team: Operations
• Reports to: Site Manager
• Location: Teesside Airport, Darlington, UK
• Hours: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive

About the role

Aurrigo is a leading international provider of smart airside solutions and automotive products and designs, builds and deploys autonomous vehicles in the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America. Aurrigo deploy autonomous vehicles in real‑world environments and specialise in first and last mile transportation of goods, cargo and people with a focus on the aviation industry and city streets.

We’re looking for talented newly qualified, mid-career, and experienced engineers, computer scientists, and technologists to join our operations team as Autonomous Vehicle Application Engineers at our North East Tech Centre based at Teesside Airport, reporting to the Site Manager. You’ll primarily be working at the test area landside and in the secure area airside (after security search) and supporting the company on some of our non‑aviation projects e.g. on public city streets or private land such as leisure facilities.

You’ll use your skills to diagnose problems, create new processes, solve customer issues in diverse fields such as electrical, electronic, software, mechanical, and process engineering. If you think you’ve got what it takes to work with autonomous vehicles in the fast‑moving aviation industry, we want to hear from you.

Aurrigo is based in Coventry, and whilst most of your time will be in Teesside, you’ll spend some time at the Coventry HQ and supporting other deployments in the UK or Europe, and on occasion at our deployments further afield such as Singapore or the USA. The job will demand occasional travel and would largely be between Monday and Friday, but for long‑haul destinations such as the USA or Asia, we might ask for up to two weeks. All travel and accommodation are fully paid, along with all expenses, and in line with current policies, a deployment bonus is available depending on the deployment location and length of deployment, this will be explained at interview and as part of any offer letter. You’ll work full time which could include early starts, late finishes, and occasional weekend work.

You will be fully trained to operate the latest in autonomous vehicle technology, including our autonomous pods, shuttles, and the aviation equipment which is where you’ll spend most of your time.

What you will do

As an Autonomous Vehicle Applications Engineer your typical day would be:

• Working landside in the tech centre or airside at Teesside Airport or another airport partner where you’ll pass through staff security to the airport airside environment.
• Using your technical skills to solve issues and develop new process and procedures that might be required for a successful deployment.
• Be responsible for developing new technology to solve complex engineering challenges to improve the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of autonomous vehicles.
• Perform any routine maintenance and perform a daily or monthly safety check before setting out. You will also ensure the vehicle is clean and presentable.
• With reference to the work plan and daily briefing, you’ll be responsible for monitoring an autonomous baggage vehicle as it performs operations around the airport. This might include driving the airside roads, picking up passenger bags, loading an aircraft, or performing other tests alongside colleagues from the operations and engineering team.
• You will record daily running data and reporting back to the project team.
• You will work in close partnership with stakeholders from the airport, ground handling agents, airlines, and other project partners.
• As well as monitoring autonomous driving, you’ll be responsible for manually driving the vehicle around for engineering, testing or other purposes.
• Support customer and stakeholder demonstration events.
• Contribute to a safe working environment.

What we require from you

• Degree, professional qualification, or extensive experience in engineering, computer science, technology, or related fields.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Technical skills that can be utilised such as mechanical knowledge, game development, developer
• Knowledge of C++, ROS, or Python
• Ability to gain a full airside security pass in the UK and other countries which involves strict police and security service vetting.
• Current and full UK Licence with a minimum of 3 years driving experience, no more than 3 penalty points and no prior disqualifications or prior offences for dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit, etc.
• Access to a car with appropriate business use insurance.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to perform well under pressure.
• Perform with a high level of concentration over long periods of time.
• Ability to travel occasionally and stay away from home for short periods of time.
• Ability to travel to the USA, Canada, Singapore, Europe, and Australia.
• Basic MS Office skills, e.g. MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, etc.

What we prefer from you

• Previous experience developing technology or supporting technology development.
• Experience with ROS and robotics
• Interest in technology, computing, or automotive.
• Previous experience at a start‑up or scale up.
• Worked for an airport, airline, or ground handling agent.
• Worked for an autonomous vehicle or adjacent tech company.

How to apply

Please read the full advert before applying. We cannot accept applications from anyone who cannot meet the criteria to pass police vetting to get an airport security pass, or those who do not possess a driving licence, or with prior disqualifications. Due to the volume of enquiries we receive, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of applying, your application has not been successful.

Send your CV and a short covering letter to [e-mail] with the subject ‘Teesside Applications Engineer’