Robotics And Automation Lead

TL;DR

Robotics And Automation Lead: Leading a team and acting as a subject matter expert in robotics, airborne platforms, and simulation with an accent on driving innovation and supporting SMEs. Focus on technical leadership for robotics projects, stakeholder engagement, and translating sector insights into actionable guidance.

Location: Hybrid (travel to UK sites)

Salary: £60,000–£70,000 per annum + package

Company

hirify.global is at the forefront of innovation in the robotics and automation sector, helping to fuel growth and strengthen a key part of the UK economy.

What you will do

• Lead a team of robotics and airborne platform specialists, ensuring clear priorities, effective resourcing, and a collaborative working culture.
• Understand where robotics can deliver value for the sector and guide SMEs on accessing these opportunities.
• Act as a subject matter expert for robotics and autonomy, providing applied insights into tools, platforms, and test environments.
• Maintain oversight of key capabilities including mobile robotics platforms, airborne robotics/UAVs, and simulation environments.
• Serve as technical lead for selected robotics projects, ensuring technical requirements are well-defined and aligned to objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with robotics companies, government bodies, trade associations, and academic partners.

Requirements

• Strong background in robotics, autonomy, mechatronics or equivalent fields, with experience relevant to real‑world or commercial deployment.
• Working knowledge of key robotics tools and frameworks, including ROS2, Python and robotics simulation (CarMaker preferred; Gazebo or IsaacSIM beneficial).
• Demonstrated senior technical capability, including leading technical work packages or engineering streams.
• Systems engineering mindset: requirements definition, verification and validation.
• Experience with airborne robotics (UAVs).
• Knowledge of the UK robotics ecosystem.
• Full UK driving licence.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative working culture within an innovative sector.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with industry leaders.
• Equal opportunities employer.
• Comprehensive package included with salary.