Robotics Engineer

Understanding Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based deep defence-tech startup is seeking a Robotics Engineer to develop multi-agent planning algorithms and software for robotic platforms in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in Robotics or Computer Science, expertise in reinforcement learning, and strong C++ and Python development skills. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £90,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise across robotics planning spectrum.
• Background in reinforcement learning and automated planning.
• Deep ROS 2 expertise with planning ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Design multi-agent planning algorithms.
• Develop software for robotic platforms.
• Implement feasibility checks for adaptive mission responses.

Skills

C++

Python

Reinforcement learning

Geometric reasoning

Collision detection

Path planning

Education

Advanced degree in Robotics or Computer Science

Tools

ROS 2

PDDL

Nav2

MoveIt

Job description

Overview

Robotics Engineer - Cambridge (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office)

A UK-based deep defence-tech startup backed by Entrepreneur First is looking for a Senior ML Engineer to join their Core ML team in Cambridge.

Responsibilities

• Design multi-agent planning algorithms that decompose complex missions into coordinated high-level tasks, with clear hierarchical interfaces between strategic goals and robotic actions (using PDDL)
• Develop software translating behavioral requests into executable commands across robotic platforms, while integrating diverse motion planners for heterogeneous robot teams (navigation stacks, manipulation planners like MoveIt)
• Implement geometric reasoning and feasibility checks to ensure physically achievable actions, providing critical system feedback for adaptive mission responses

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline
• Proven expertise across robotics planning spectrum (strategic task planning to motion control)
• Background in reinforcement learning and automated planning (PDDL experience)
• Deep ROS 2 expertise with planning ecosystems (Nav2, MoveIt frameworks)
• Strong foundation in collision detection, path planning, and spatial algorithms
• Expert-level C++ and Python development skills

Benefits

• Salary of £60,000-£90,000 dependent on experience
• Architect core systems that coordinate fleets of heterogeneous robots
• Collaborate with a talented team pushing the boundaries of autonomous robotics

Apply now for immediate consideration!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting