Field Robotics Engineer: Deploy & Optimize Autonomy

Gravis Robotics; Manchester, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravis Robotics, a startup turning heavy construction machines into intelligent autonomous robots, seeks a Field Robotics Engineer to lead customer deployments and ensure system reliability.

This hybrid role combines hands-on engineering with project ownership, requires frequent travel across the UK and occasional international work, and offers collaborative work with R&D and Operations to deliver robust field solutions.

Qualifications

• University degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience deploying, integrating, and debugging robotic software systems.
• Experience with the ROS ecosystem.
• Solid Linux proficiency.
• Fluency with Git or other version control systems.
• Good programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites (including internationally).

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of customer deployment projects from start to finish.
• Own end-to-end technical planning, coordination, and follow-up with Operations.
• Serve as a trusted technical contact for customers throughout deployment.
• Provide hands-on technical support and guidance to customers and end users.
• Perform regular system testing to ensure reliability and performance.
• Generate performance reports and work with crossfunctional teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of deployment processes, tooling, and best practices.

Skills

Robotics deployment experience

ROS ecosystem

Linux proficiency

Git/version control

C++ programming

Python programming

Willingness to travel

Category B driving license

Education

University degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ROS

Linux

Git

Job description

Gravis Robotics, a startup turning heavy construction machines into intelligent autonomous robots, seeks a Field Robotics Engineer to lead customer deployments and ensure system reliability.

This hybrid role combines hands-on engineering with project ownership, requires frequent travel across the UK and occasional international work, and offers collaborative work with R&D and Operations to deliver robust field solutions.