Field Robotics Engineer

European Tech Recruit; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is seeking a Field Robotics Engineer to own customer deployments across the UK and beyond. You will bridge hardware, software, sensing, and real-world autonomy to ensure deployments are integrated, commissioned, and optimized.

You will lead deployments, commission and test systems on customer sites, and work with R&D and operations to improve tools and workflows. Travel across the UK and internationally will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in robotics or related engineering field.
• Hands-on experience deploying, integrating, and debugging complex robotic systems.
• Strong practical experience with ROS/ROS 2, Linux and Git.
• Proficient in C++ and Python.
• Experience working with customers or in field engineering/commissioning contexts.
• Valid Category B driving licence and willingness to travel UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead robotics deployment projects from technical planning through completion.
• Commission, integrate, test, and troubleshoot robotic systems on customer sites.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers, providing support and system training.
• Diagnose hardware/software issues and optimize system reliability and performance.
• Feed field insights back to R&D and Operations to improve tools and workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on system performance, testing, and continuous improvement.

Skills

C++

Python

Customer-facing

Field deployments

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Robotics/Mechatronics/EE/ME

Tools

ROS/ROS 2

Linux

Git

Job description

Join an innovative robotics company working at the intersection of hardware, software, sensing, and real-world autonomy. As a Field Robotics Engineer, you’ll take ownership of customer deployments, bridging engineering teams and live field environments to ensure robotic systems are successfully integrated, commissioned, and optimized.

What You’ll Do

• Lead robotics deployment projects from technical planning through completion.
• Commission, integrate, test, and troubleshoot robotic systems on customer sites.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers, providing support and system training.
• Diagnose complex hardware/software issues and optimize system reliability and performance.
• Feed field insights back into R&D and Operations to improve tools, workflows, and deployment processes.
• Work closely with engineering teams on system performance, testing, and continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience deploying, integrating, and debugging complex robotic hardware and software systems.
• Strong practical experience with ROS / ROS 2, Linux, and Git.
• Good working knowledge of C++ and Python.
• Experience working directly with customers or in field engineering / commissioning environments.
• Valid Category B driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the UK and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous heavy machinery, off-highway vehicles, or construction robotics.
• Knowledge of CAN bus, industrial communications, or vehicle networks.
• Experience integrating LiDAR, GNSS, Radar, cameras, or other advanced sensors.
• Background in autonomous systems, robotics deployment, field testing, or technical customer support.

Key Words

ROS / ROS2 / Robotics / Field Robotics / Autonomous Systems / C++ / Python / Linux / Git / Robotics Integration / System Commissioning / Field Testing / Hardware Integration / Software Integration / CAN Bus / LiDAR / GNSS / Radar / Cameras / Sensor Fusion / Off-Highway / Heavy Machinery / Construction Robotics / Mechatronics / Embedded Systems / System Diagnostics / Technical Support

Location: Oxford, UK with frequent travel across the Oxford–London corridor and potential international travel.

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