Robotics Development Engineer

at  Satellite Applications Catapult

Employment Type Full time
Location Hybrid · Aylesbury, UK 4 Days Per Week @ Westcott Office and Occasional International Travel
Salary £45,000 - £60,000 (GBP)

Seniority Mid-level

• Closing: 11:59pm, 30th Sep 2024 BST

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Experienced in robotics technology, in particular: manipulation, sensing, high level programming (ROS, C++, Python) & simulation/emulation knowledge.
• Understanding of the technology and infrastructure required to build the next generation of robotics
• Experience of working with academic institutions to research robotics innovations and pathways to commercialisation
• Experience of R&D proposal development and working in partnership/consortia settings
• The role will require a good understanding of system engineering, testing and assembly approaches
• Experience of space technologies and/or the use of robotics in an industrial setting would be advantageousWAYS OF WORKINGWe are a learning organisation where our ways of working are underpinned by coaching and feedback, fostering adult to adult conversations. Innovation is at the heart of everything that we do, therefore being highly adaptive and agile with a GROWTH mindset will ensure your success at the Catapult. We expect our people to be Pioneering, Agile, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial, working at PACE.

HOW WE WORK….

We strive to create a high trust, high performance and inclusive environment that enables team members to bring their whole selves to work – this helps to create the foundations of an innovation culture. Our shared values are critical to this:

• We care - for our people, our partners, and our planet
• We connect - and engage with people and ideas
• We learn - and grow, as people and as an industry

Underpinning this is our belief in great teams, our combined efforts will always deliver outcomes beyond that of anyone providing we are honest through debate, experiment and reflect, and create shared resolutions in support of our purpose. Live these values, work to our principles, take ownership to deliver, and we are certain you will thrive with us.
This job description set outs the skills and experience we think are needed to be able to perform in this job. However, if you believe you can deliver in this role then we want to hear from you.
Important notice for applicants: We use tools to detect plagiarism and the use of AI or chatbots for applicant answers. If plagiarism, AI use (such as ChatGPT) or similar software are found to have been used in your application you will not be considered for this or future roles within the Satellite Applications Catapult.
At Satellite Applications Catapult, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome candidates from all corners of the globe, but due to legal and logistical considerations, we want to be transparent about the potential visa-related challenges that could arise. Our ability to offer sponsorship will depend on the level of interest for our roles and salary level.
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• Engagement with industrial stake holders to identify technical needs to grow the industry and empower innovation
• You will be responsible for the technical deliverables of projects; ensuring work meets or exceeds agreed customer requirements, within agreed budgets and timescale
• Selection and identification of technology and equipment needed to deliver identified requirements
• Operation and maintenance of robotic demonstration facilities
• Risk identification and management of issues as they arise
• Liaising with teams across the Catapult
• Creating new opportunities and innovating where opportunity presents