Senior Robotics Software Engineer - Autonomy Equity

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Intuition UK, based in London, seeks a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to lead autonomy software across defense platforms. You will design, integrate, and validate autonomy on embedded Linux, guide junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Applicants should have 6+ years in robotics, strong C++, Pixhawk/ArduPilot experience, and be able to work on-site in London with occasional travel. UK security clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years hands-on robotics experience
• Leadership in technical design decisions for autonomous systems
• Experience with autonomy behavior, navigation, or decision-making logic

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of autonomy solutions across platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and uphold high engineering standards.
• Develop and adapt mission behaviours, navigation, and decision-making logic for defense platforms.
• Integrate autonomy onto embedded platforms and validate via SIL/HIL tests.

Skills

Robotics

C++

Embedded Linux

SIL/HIL

Autonomy

Docker

Pixhawk

UAVs

Team mentoring

Education

BS/MS in Robotics or related field

Tools

Linux

Pixhawk (ArduPilot/PX4)

Docker

Job description

Intuition UK, based in London, seeks a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to lead autonomy software across defense platforms. You will design, integrate, and validate autonomy on embedded Linux, guide junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Applicants should have 6+ years in robotics, strong C++, Pixhawk/ArduPilot experience, and be able to work on-site in London with occasional travel. UK security clearance is preferred.