Robotics Software Engineer
On site
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
£ 50,000 / year
Full Time
25-03-2025
Job Specifications
Position: Robotics Software Engineer
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Discretionary Bonus
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 who design and develop robotic devices and related products that are used around the globe. They are looking to add a robotics software engineer to their growing engineering team.
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.
You’ll spend most of your time writing software to control moving parts and also developing intuitive GUI interfaces. The core languages required are C, C++, or Python with Linux. While experience with ROS or ROS2 (Robot Operating System) is desired.
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 Computer Science 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)
What is on Offer:
Competitive salary of up to £50,000 with a discretionary bonus
Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, critical illness cover, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
If you’re a 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!
For more information, contact KO2 Recruitment now!
About the Company
KO2 are a recruitment company that are experts in the Electronics & Embedded Systems sector. We believe our knowledge of the market, coupled with our collaborative approach & passion for the industry is key to our success. We pride ourselves in communication, understanding, flexibility & excellence. Everything we do, we strive to do to the best of our ability. What we do - We recruit any position an Electronic & Embedded business need - We recruit from Technician to Manager (in Software, Hardware, Mechanical & Test) - We ... Know more
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