Salary: £60,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: A strong background in robotics, autonomy, or mechatronics with hands-on deployment experience. Demonstrated senior-level technical leadership and a systems engineering mindset. Practical knowledge of robotics tools and frameworks such as ROS2, Python, and simulation environments like CarMaker. Experience with robotics hardware integration and airborne robotics systems. A full UK driving licence and an understanding of the UK robotics ecosystem. Responsibilities: Lead and develop a specialist team of robotics and airborne platform engineers to deliver high-quality, customer-responsive services. Monitor trends in agricultural robotics and autonomy, translating insights into actionable strategies for innovative businesses. Act as a subject matter expert in robotics and autonomy, overseeing key capabilities such as mobile robotic systems, UAV platforms, and simulation environments. Provide technical leadership on projects, ensuring feasibility and alignment with goals while supporting SMEs through structured development plans. Build strong relationships with industry stakeholders, guiding organisations through validation, demonstration, and scale-up pathways. Technologies: Hardware Mobile Python Robotics C++ More: We are a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of agricultural robotics and automation. Our company is dedicated to fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and policymakers, ensuring our capabilities align with real-world needs and drive impactful change. We offer a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 and the flexibility of remote working. This role enables you to contribute to groundbreaking projects and be part of a team that influences strategy and builds impactful partnerships in the agricultural sector. The role is primarily remote, with regular travel to key innovation hubs in York, Telford, Cranfield, and Edinburgh. last updated 10 week of 2026