Robotics Engineer (Space Robotics)

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

Develops in-orbit servicing and space debris removal technologies to support sustainable space operations.

What you will do

• Develop core robotic technologies for cooperative and non-cooperative capture, docking, inspection, refueling, repair, life extension, and assembly.
• Build robotics simulation and testing capabilities and facilities.
• Define modular and scalable robotics products.
• Deliver robotic solutions against schedule, cost, and performance requirements.
• Define and execute validation, verification, and test plans.
• Interface with customers, partners, and subcontractors, and support proposal writing and robotics application programming.

Requirements

• BSc or MSc degree in aerospace, engineering, mechatronics, physics, robotics, embedded electronics, or a similar field.
• 3+ years of experience in robotics, mechatronics, or embedded electrical engineering.
• Understanding of robotics foundation theory and motor control.
• Experience with embedded software and programming.
• Programming experience in Matlab/Simulink, Python, C, or C++.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in the space industry.
• Comfort interacting with institutional and commercial customers.
• Familiarity with the full space program lifecycle, from business development and proposals through design, development, assembly, testing, and delivery.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on sustainable space operations and future commercial space missions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across the United Kingdom and Europe.
• Engage with world-leading institutions and companies in the space sector.