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Robotics Research Engineer
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We have a current opportunity for a Robotics Research Engineer on a Temporary basis. The position will be based in Abingdon. For further information about this position please apply.
Job Description / Job Scope:
Provide Research Engineering expertise to research and technology projects. Contribute to developing the research engineering capability of the organisation. Supporting RACE projects and the execution of advanced research project.
* Conducting research independently and in collaboration with others, contributing to RRDD deliverables
* Responsible for producing reports as required for project deliverables
* Responsible for Presenting and publishing work
* Designing and developing hardware and software test platforms
* Supporting other engineers, scientists, and projects with research expertise
* Support projects to develop or improve/extend research over timescales of weeks to years
* Diagnose issues and design solutions considering full technical and human context
* Contribute to building relationships with internal and external partners to analyse and establish requirements, deliver projects, and define future collaborations
* Manage projects and other activities to ensure the aims are achieved with appropriate quality standards, timescales and costs and partners are kept informed
* Provide research advice and help to colleagues, including strategic aspects such as project scoping, technology choices, make vs buy decisions, sustainability planning
* Contribute to improving UKAEA's research culture and practices
* Represent RRDD externally with customers, collaborators, and at external events
Expertise in one or more of the following:
* Manufacturing processes deployable by robots (laser cleaning, cutting, additive manufacturing, surface preparation, inspection)
* Radiation hardening technologies / Radiation tolerant electronics
* ML / AI / Digital Infrastructure
* Mechanical systems, sensing / non-destructive testing, actuation mechanisms
* Dynamic modelling and systems identification
* Control theory
* Intelligent control for manipulation or position control
Qualifications Required:
* Expertise in any specialist area specified in the Job Scope for this position
* Degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical subject or equivalent knowledge and experience
* Understanding of Engineering design process principles and application
* Broad understanding of Robotics
* Appetite and ability to research and learn about new technologies and domains and to judge how to apply and share this knowledge
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven ability to function as part of a team
* Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate and influence people with various roles and backgrounds
* An excellent working knowledge of English
Experience Required
* Experience of developing high-quality software used in relevant applications
* Experience of applying, adapting, and promoting good development practices throughout the entire research lifecycle
* Experience in Research Engineering
Desired Experience:
* Established publication record
* Postgraduate research degree or equivalent experience.
* For candidates with a software background - experience in ROS, experience with Unreal Engine, experience in the design of human-machine interfaces, experience in applied AI or ML for operations
* Experience of on-site deployments or demonstrations of research
* Experience of supporting collaborative research activities
* Experience of supervising and mentoring others in a research project context
* Experience of conducting research in an operational environment with change control, monitoring and support arrangements
* Experience of developing risk assessments and mitigation plans in relation to physical trials
* Knowledge of public sector procurement processes
* Chartered Engineer or Physicist qualification
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