Robotics Research Pro — Smart Tools & Infrastructure

BT Group; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% on target annual bonus

Private GP 24/7 for you and your close

Paid carers leave 2 weeks

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave - 1

Pension scheme 5% employee + 10% BT

Holiday purchase scheme

BT product discounts

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

BT Group in Ipswich is seeking a Research Professional - Robotics to tackle physical infrastructure challenges at BT’s exchanges and data centres. You will identify issues across 4,500 exchange sites, develop innovative solutions, and coordinate with engineering teams to implement changes.

The role combines research with practical application in a collaborative, small team. Based in Ipswich, the position follows a hybrid model with in-office presence three days per week.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; regularly presents to peers and managers about research and technical expertise.
• Engineering background in mechanical or civil engineering.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assess old infrastructure sites to identify challenges and translate inventive solutions into real-world applications.
• Prototype new ideas and support the team in developing approaches.
• Coordinate partnerships with downstream BT Group engineering teams to solve problems.
• Deliver and support field engineering change initiatives and transformation activities.
• Highlight new field challenges based on field research.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-starting

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical or civil)

Job description

BT Group in Ipswich is seeking a Research Professional - Robotics to tackle physical infrastructure challenges at BT’s exchanges and data centres. You will identify issues across 4,500 exchange sites, develop innovative solutions, and coordinate with engineering teams to implement changes.

The role combines research with practical application in a collaborative, small team. Based in Ipswich, the position follows a hybrid model with in-office presence three days per week.