Space Robotics Engineer - In-Orbit Systems & Innovation

Clearspace; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSpace seeks a Robotics Engineer to join the UK team and help develop robotic systems for future commercial space missions. You will work on core robotic technologies for on-orbit services such as capture, docking, inspection, refueling, repair and assembly.

The role involves contributing to robotics simulations, validating prototypes, and defining modular, scalable products while interfacing with customers and subcontractors. Prior space-industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in aerospace/engineering/mechatronics/physics/robotics or embedded electronics
• 3+ years robotics/mechatronics/embedded engineering experience
• Knowledge of robotics foundation theory and motor control
• Experience with embedded software and programming (MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++)

Responsibilities

• Develop core robotic technologies for in-orbit services including capture, docking, inspection, refueling, repair, life-extension and assembly
• Support development of robotics simulation and testing capabilities and facilities
• Define ClearSpace's robotics products with modularity and scalability
• Deliver robotic solutions to programs meeting schedule, cost and performance requirements
• Help define and execute validation, verification and test plans
• Interface with customers, partners, and subcontractors
• Support proposal writing for future business
• Robotics application programming

Skills

Robotics fundamentals

Embedded software

Motor control

Programming (Python/C/C++)

Education

BSc/MSc in Aerospace/Engineering/Mechatronics/Physics/Robotics/Embedded Electronics

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Job description

ClearSpace seeks a Robotics Engineer to join the UK team and help develop robotic systems for future commercial space missions. You will work on core robotic technologies for on-orbit services such as capture, docking, inspection, refueling, repair and assembly.

The role involves contributing to robotics simulations, validating prototypes, and defining modular, scalable products while interfacing with customers and subcontractors. Prior space-industry experience is a plus.