Position: Robotics Software Engineer

Location: Newcastle
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Discretionary Bonus (Up to 35%)
Benefits: Private Medical, Critical Illness Cover, Free Lunch, 8% Matched Pension, and More!
Work Schedule: 35-Hour Week, Friday mornings from Home, No Friday Afternoons!

Join Our Client’s Cutting-Edge Team as a Robotic Software Engineer in Newcastle!

KO2 Recruitment is excited to partner with a leading Newcastle-based business with over 35 years of experience in developing mobility and accountability products for armoured vehicles. Located on the banks of the Tyne, our client specializes in innovative attachments that empower heavy armoured vehicles to navigate challenging terrains, remove obstacles, and enhance protection in combat environments.

About the Role: Our client is seeking a talented Robotics Software Engineer to join their dynamic R&D team, currently comprising seven skilled professionals. As a Robotics Software Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in advancing the autonomy and intelligence of their cutting-edge products, which include manipulator arms and dozer blades for robotic combat vehicles.

You’ll spend 80% of your time writing software to control moving parts on armed vehicles and 20% developing intuitive GUI interfaces. The core languages required are C, C++, or Python with Linux. While experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) is beneficial, ROS-M experience would be a game-changer!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement software for control systems, ensuring smooth operation of physical hardware, including robotic arms and payloads.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate adaptive technologies and sensors for terrain analysis and autonomous decision-making.
• Conduct hands-on testing in both factory and field environments.
• Work closely with the team to ensure seamless communication and control via radio links.

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree in Mechatronics or related field with strong experience in writing software to control hardware.
• Hands-on engineers with a passion for robotics and autonomous applications.
• Proficiency in C, C++, or Python. Experience with Codesys and embedded systems is a plus.
• Experience working with Linux and/or ROS (Robot Operating System)
• Capable of achieving security clearance, with a minimum of 5 years’ residency in the UK.

What is on Offer:

• Competitive salary of up to £60,000 with a discretionary bonus of up to 35%.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, critical illness cover, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• An 8% matched pension scheme and free lunch on-site.
• Flexible working hours with Fridays from home and no Friday afternoon work.

If you’re an experienced software engineer looking to take your robotics expertise to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a forward-thinking team where innovation and technology meet real-world challenges.

Apply Today!

Achieve security clearance and be a part of a company that’s driving the future of robotic combat vehicles.

For more information, contact KO2 Recruitment now!