Robotics Engineer - Cambridge (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office)
A UK-based deep defence-tech startup backed by Entrepreneur First is looking for a Senior ML Engineer to join their Core ML team in Cambridge.
Responsibilities
Design multi-agent planning algorithms that decompose complex missions into coordinated high-level tasks, with clear hierarchical interfaces between strategic goals and robotic actions (using PDDL)
Develop software translating behavioral requests into executable commands across robotic platforms, while integrating diverse motion planners for heterogeneous robot teams (navigation stacks, manipulation planners like MoveIt)
Implement geometric reasoning and feasibility checks to ensure physically achievable actions, providing critical system feedback for adaptive mission responses
Qualifications
Advanced degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline
Proven expertise across robotics planning spectrum (strategic task planning to motion control)
Background in reinforcement learning and automated planning (PDDL experience)
Deep ROS 2 expertise with planning ecosystems (Nav2, MoveIt frameworks)
Strong foundation in collision detection, path planning, and spatial algorithms
Expert-level C++ and Python development skills
Benefits
Salary of £60,000-£90,000 dependent on experience
Architect core systems that coordinate fleets of heterogeneous robots
Collaborate with a talented team pushing the boundaries of autonomous robotics
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