Robotics Mechatronics Engineer: Hardware & Firmware

Rogue Cortex; Guildford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogue Cortex in Guildford seeks a Mechatronics Engineer to design, integrate, and validate electromechanical subsystems for mobile robotics platforms. You’ll develop CAD models, PCB schematics, and embedded firmware to drive actuators and sensors, and you’ll own hardware-software interfaces from first article through field testing.

You’ll work hands-on in the lab, debugging cross-domain issues, and collaborating with software engineers to ensure reliable CAN/SPI/I2C communication and robust

Qualifications

• Proficiency in mechanical design and CAD for electromechanical assemblies.
• Proficiency in electronic design and reading/creating schematics.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming for microcontrollers.
• Hands-on fabrication and prototyping (soldering, 3D printing, basic machining).
• Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Familiarity with robotics sensors and actuators (BLDC, LiDAR, IMUs).
• Knowledge of serial protocols CAN, SPI, I2C, UART.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate electromechanical subsystems for mobile robotics platforms.
• Select, characterize, and validate motors, encoders, sensors, and power components.
• Develop CAD models and drawings for mechanical assemblies (SolidWorks/Fusion 360).
• Design or modify PCBs and schematics for interface boards and power regulation.
• Write embedded firmware and drivers in C/C++ to interface with actuators and sensors.
• Build, assemble, and test prototype hardware through field testing.
• Develop and execute test procedures for subsystems (bench, vibration, EMI/EMC).
• Debug cross-domain integration issues and isolate root causes.
• Collaborate with embedded software engineers on hardware-software interfaces and timing.
• Maintain BOMs, assembly procedures, and test reports.

Skills

CAD Design

PCB Design

Embedded C/C++

Soldering

Diagnostics

Sensor integration

CAN/SPI/I2C

Robotic systems

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

KiCad

Altium

Job description

Rogue Cortex in Guildford seeks a Mechatronics Engineer to design, integrate, and validate electromechanical subsystems for mobile robotics platforms. You’ll develop CAD models, PCB schematics, and embedded firmware to drive actuators and sensors, and you’ll own hardware-software interfaces from first article through field testing.

You’ll work hands-on in the lab, debugging cross-domain issues, and collaborating with software engineers to ensure reliable CAN/SPI/I2C communication and robust