Robotics Research Engineer

We have a current opportunity for a Robotics Research Engineer on a Temporary basis. The position will be based in Abingdon. For further information about this position please apply.

Job Description / Job Scope:

Provide Research Engineering expertise to research and technology projects. Contribute to developing the research engineering capability of the organisation. Supporting RACE projects and the execution of advanced research project.

Conducting research independently and in collaboration with others, contributing to RRDD deliverables
Responsible for producing reports as required for project deliverables
Responsible for Presenting and publishing work
Designing and developing hardware and software test platforms
Supporting other engineers, scientists, and projects with research expertise
Support projects to develop or improve/extend research over timescales of weeks to years
Diagnose issues and design solutions considering full technical and human context
Contribute to building relationships with internal and external partners to analyse and establish requirements, deliver projects, and define future collaborations
Manage projects and other activities to ensure the aims are achieved with appropriate quality standards, timescales and costs and partners are kept informed
Provide research advice and help to colleagues, including strategic aspects such as project scoping, technology choices, make vs buy decisions, sustainability planning
Contribute to improving UKAEA's research culture and practices
Represent RRDD externally with customers, collaborators, and at external events

Expertise in one or more of the following:

Manufacturing processes deployable by robots (laser cleaning, cutting, additive manufacturing, surface preparation, inspection)
Radiation hardening technologies / Radiation tolerant electronics
ML / AI / Digital Infrastructure
Mechanical systems, sensing / non-destructive testing, actuation mechanisms
Dynamic modelling and systems identification
Control theory
Intelligent control for manipulation or position control

Qualifications Required:

Expertise in any specialist area specified in the Job Scope for this position
Degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical subject or equivalent knowledge and experience
Understanding of Engineering design process principles and application
Broad understanding of Robotics
Appetite and ability to research and learn about new technologies and domains and to judge how to apply and share this knowledge
Good interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven ability to function as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate and influence people with various roles and backgrounds
An excellent working knowledge of English

Experience Required

Experience of developing high-quality software used in relevant applications
Experience of applying, adapting, and promoting good development practices throughout the entire research lifecycle
Experience in Research Engineering

Desired Experience:

Established publication record
Postgraduate research degree or equivalent experience.
For candidates with a software background - experience in ROS, experience with Unreal Engine, experience in the design of human-machine interfaces, experience in applied AI or ML for operations
Experience of on-site deployments or demonstrations of research
Experience of supporting collaborative research activities
Experience of supervising and mentoring others in a research project context
Experience of conducting research in an operational environment with change control, monitoring and support arrangements
Experience of developing risk assessments and mitigation plans in relation to physical trials
Knowledge of public sector procurement processes
Chartered Engineer or Physicist qualification

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