Senior Robotics Engineer

<p>A pioneering London-based robotics company is seeking a <strong>Senior Robotics Engineer</strong> to help design, build, and scale the next generation of robotic arm devices for both domestic and commercial environments. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-moving, product-driven team building real robots that operate in real homes, workplaces, and service environments.</p><p>If you want to work on robotics that <em>actually ships</em>, not just lab demos, this is the role.</p><strong>The Role</strong><p>You will take a senior, hands-on position in the development of advanced robotic arm systems - from motion planning and control to perception-driven manipulation. You'll work closely with mechanical, software, and AI teams to deliver robust, safe, and intelligent robotic behaviours.</p><p>This is a role for someone who thrives in high-autonomy environments and wants to see their work deployed in real-world products.</p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><ul><li>Lead development of <strong>robotic arm control systems</strong>, including kinematics, dynamics, and trajectory planning</li><li>Build and optimise <strong>manipulation algorithms</strong> for grasping, handling, and interaction tasks</li><li>Integrate perception systems (vision, depth, tactile) with manipulation pipelines</li><li>Work on <strong>motion planning</strong>, collision avoidance, and safe operation in human-centric environments</li><li>Collaborate with mechanical and embedded teams to refine hardware-software integration</li><li>Contribute to architecture, design reviews, and long-term technical strategy</li><li>Mentor junior engineers and help shape engineering best practices</li></ul><strong>What You'll Bring</strong><ul><li>Strong experience in <strong>robotic arm systems</strong>, manipulation, or industrial robotics</li><li>Deep knowledge of <strong>kinematics, dynamics, control theory</strong>, and motion planning</li><li>Proficiency with <strong>C++ and/or Python</strong> in robotics contexts</li><li>Experience with <strong>ROS/ROS2</strong>, real-time systems, or embedded control</li><li>Hands-on experience integrating hardware, sensors, and actuators</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, product-focused environment</li><li>A passion for building robots that operate safely and reliably around people</li></ul><strong>Nice to Have</strong><ul><li>Experience with <strong>domestic robotics</strong>, service robots, or human-robot interaction</li><li>Background in machine learning for manipulation or perception</li><li>Familiarity with simulation tools (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Mujoco)</li><li>Knowledge of safety standards for commercial robotic systems</li></ul><strong>Why Join</strong><ul><li>Work on <strong>real robots</strong> used in homes, workplaces, and commercial environments</li><li>Join a company at the forefront of <strong>next-generation domestic and service robotics</strong></li><li>High autonomy, high impact, and the chance to shape core product capabilities</li><li>Collaborative, engineering-led culture with rapid decision-making</li><li>Competitive salary, benefits, and long-term growth opportunities</li></ul><p></p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?aP%2fblHlMLSskGGeF0TbLlZi%2fv4ryvIRBr" width="0" height="0" />