Robotics and Industrial Solutions Engineering Lead

Altera; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera is seeking a talented Robotics & Industrial Solutions Engineering Lead to architect and develop FPGA-centric solutions for robotics and autonomous systems. This role involves leading a technical team and engaging directly with customers.

The ideal candidate will have strong RTL design skills and experience in system architecture for robotics, providing hands-on engineering and team mentorship. The position is based in Basingstoke, UK, and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to define and deliver FPGA architectures for robotics.
• Strong track record in leading engineering teams and Agile practices.
• Demonstrated experience in customer engagement and solution delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver FPGA-based architectures for robotic systems.
• Lead and mentor a technical engineering team.
• Work closely with customers to deliver tailored robotics solutions.

Skills

RTL design experience (Verilog/SystemVerilog)

System architecture for robotics

Knowledge of sensor fusion systems

Familiarity with ROS2

Customer-facing experience

Education

BSc / MSc in EE, CE, CS or related discipline

Job description

Altera is seeking a talented hands‑on Robotics & Industrial Solutions Engineering Lead to architect and develop FPGA‑centric solutions for robotics and autonomous systems, while leading a small, highly technical team. This role combines RTL design leadership, system‑level architecture, and direct customer engagement, delivering end‑to‑end solutions spanning sensor fusion IP, real‑time data movement, ROS2‑based software stacks, and hardware integration.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Architecture Leadership

• Define and deliver FPGA‑based architectures for multi‑sensor robotics and industrial automation systems
• Design and develop RTL and reusable IP libraries, including sensor fusion and real‑time control pipelines
• Lead HW/SW co‑design, integrating FPGA solutions with processors, accelerators, and SW stacks

Hands‑On Engineering

• Hands‑on RTL development, architecture definition, and technical debug
• Support platform bring‑up, validation, and customer issue resolution
• Contribute directly to reference designs, demos, and solution collateral

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a small engineering team, setting technical direction and execution priorities
• Drive Agile development practices and continuous improvement
• Support skills development, technical growth, and regular performance conversations

Customer & Ecosystem Engagement

• Work closely with customers, sales, and system architects to define and deliver robotics solutions
• Represent Altera at key robotics and industrial trade shows

Qualifications

• BSc / MSc (or equivalent) in EE, CE, CS, or related discipline
• Strong RTL design experience (Verilog/SystemVerilog) with production FPGA delivery
• Experience in system architecture for robotics, autonomy, or industrial automation
• Knowledge of sensor fusion systems and real‑time data pipelines
• Familiarity with ROS2 or robotics software stacks and HW/SW integration
• Prior experience leading or mentoring engineers
• Strong communication skills and customer‑facing experience

Job Information

Job Type: Regular

Shift: Shift 1 (United Kingdom)

Primary Location: Marlow, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Additional Locations: Basingstoke - UK

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.