Robotics Chief Engineer

Product Development & Delivery

• Lead technical execution from prototype through production release and marked deployment.
• Ensure robotic systems comply with global requirements for functional safety, reliability and durability
• Drive disciplined engineering processes, including design reviews, validation plans, and technical readiness gates.

Systems Integration & Validation

• Oversee software integration of sensors (LiDAR, cameras, radar), controllers, computers and autonomous navigation software into mobile platforms
• Define and approve verification and validation strategies to demonstrate long-term system reliability and performance in industrial environments
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for field, test, or production issues

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Engineers, Integration Leaders, and senior engineers across global sites
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, Service, and Commercial teams to ensure robust, manufacturable, and serviceable solutions
• Represent engineering in executive and cross-functional reviews, clearly communicating technical risks, trade-offs, and recommendations

Technology Strategy & Roadmap

• Influence the robotics technology roadmap, including autonomous capabilities, sensor strategies, computers, and safety architectures
• Evaluate emerging technologies and suppliers to support future product scalability and competitiveness
• Ensure alignment between long-term technology strategy and near-term product delivery needs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Robotics, or related discipline)
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, o􀆯-highway, or complex electro-mechanical products
• Demonstrated experience owning system-level architecture and technical delivery of complex, safety-critical products
• Strong background in systems engineering, including requirements management, integration, and validation
• Experience working across mechanical, electrical, software, and controls disciplines
• Proven ability to lead technical decision-making in ambiguous, fast-moving development environments
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence across disciplines and organizational levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous vehicles, mobile robotics, or industrial automation
• Familiarity with C++, python, git, DevOps and linux development environments
• Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow model-based code generation
• Knowledge of functional safety standards and compliance processes
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., CAN, J1939, CANopen)
• Experience supporting global development teams and multi-site programs

Occasional travel may be required (less than 10% total time)

The successful candidate will be subject to background checks.

Job Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

39

Travel Required

No

Location

HY EMEA UK Frimley

Address

Centennial House

Zip Code

GU16 7SG

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No