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Autonomy Engineer

An innovative aerospace and robotics organisation is seeking an Autonomy Engineer to support the development of advanced autonomous navigation and control systems for next-generation robotic and orbital platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of autonomy, robotics, and space exploration, contributing to technologies designed for challenging and remote environments.

Working within a highly collaborative engineering team, the successful candidate will help design and implement sophisticated autonomy software, enabling coordinated operations across multiple autonomous systems while supporting cutting-edge exploration missions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop decentralised navigation and decision-making algorithms for autonomous robotic and orbital systems
  • Develop robust autonomy software capable of operating in challenging and unstructured environments
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate autonomy systems with hardware platforms
  • Utilise simulation tools and techniques to enhance system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency
  • Conduct simulations, testing, and validation activities to refine algorithms and software performance
  • Ensure software solutions meet industry standards for safety, reliability, and mission-critical performance
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation, including interface specifications and verification plans
  • Participate in technical reviews, trade studies, and risk assessments throughout the development lifecycle
  • Research and integrate emerging technologies and advancements within autonomy, robotics, and intelligent systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Commercial experience developing autonomy software for autonomous systems
  • Expertise in at least one of the following areas:
  • Swarm coordination and task allocation
  • State estimation and cooperative localisation
  • Object identification, modelling, and tracking
  • Motion planning and control for robotic or autonomous platforms
  • Strong programming capability in C++ and/or Python
  • Experience working with ROS (Robot Operating System)
  • Comfortable operating within agile, research-driven, and interdisciplinary engineering environments
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical teams
  • Proven innovation through projects, publications, patents, or technical achievements
  • Eligibility to work within a security-conscious environment

Desirable Experience

  • Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Robotics, Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence, or related field
  • Experience with multi-agent autonomous systems in space or extreme environments
  • Familiarity with real-time or space-grade operating systems and software frameworks
  • Experience with containers and virtualisation technologies such as Docker or VirtualBox
  • Knowledge of sensor integration and calibration
  • Experience supporting end-to-end deployment of autonomous or networked software systems

This is an exciting opportunity to join a pioneering organisation developing breakthrough autonomous technologies for space and advanced robotic applications. The role would suit an engineer passionate about autonomy, innovation, and solving complex technical challenges within mission-critical environments.