Can you imagine contributing to cutting-edge robotics R&D?
Are you an experienced R&D Engineer (at least 4 years’ commercial experience) with a passion for both mechanical and electronic engineering?
Would you love to be a key member of a team pushing the boundaries of robotics technology?
Are you based in London or able to commute to Gospel Oak with ease?
Looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic company?
Shadow Robot is at the forefront of creating advanced robots that push the boundaries of dexterity and capability.
Our Product Development team is expanding, and we are boosting our project management capabilities to support our ambitious goals.
We are an international company, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
We care about each other
When we add new people to our team, wherever you’re based and whatever role you’re doing, you’ll see that we all live and breathe these core values.
You’ll be a vital part of our R&D team, working on the design, development, and testing of complex electro-mechanical robotic systems.
You’ll be doing rapid development and testing on proof of concept and prototype assemblies.
Your expertise will contribute to the advancement of our dexterous hand products and teleoperation systems.
You’ll have the autonomy to drive projects forward, working in the R&D team which reports directly to senior management.
You will have a very keen interest in robotics and, ideally, have experience designing, building and developing robots either professionally or for your own projects.
Proficient with at least one of MCAD & ECAD (ideally Solidworks and Altium). Experience with both is highly desirable.
Excellent knowledge and skills working with C++ and Python in linux.
Proven commercial experience in the design, specification, and assembly of complex electro-mechanical systems.
A track record of troubleshooting and solving engineering problems that arise during the design, manufacturing, or testing phases.
Design/specification/execution of hardware integration and testing (i.e. life testing, robustness testing).
Experience with ROS.
Excellent documentation skills.
Actuator specification and design.
Robotic joint design / kinematics.
Mechanical power transmission.
Understanding of materials properties particularly metals, plastics and rubbers.
Specifying components.
Surface mount PCB assembly and rework.
Electronic and/or mechanical system debugging.
Commissioning the manufacture of components and subassemblies.
Medium volume complex system manufacture/assembly processes.
Design for Manufacture including: volume manufacturing processes (e.g. injection moulding), CNC machining, additive manufacturing.
Knowledge of engineering drawings/tolerances/engineering specifications.
QA/QC processes.
Curiosity and enthusiasm for robotics and systems engineering.
A team-oriented attitude and a closer-finisher mindset.
Attention to detail and maturity in your role.
A growth mindset and a desire to continually learn.
Good communication skills.
Overview of role, benefits and hiring process:
Job title: Robotics Design Engineer (Hardware and Software)
Team: R&D
Based: Gospel Oak, London
Start date: ASAP
Package includes 28 days holidays + bank holidays
This position requires a minimum of four years of commercial experience and as such is unsuitable for recent graduates.
Sponsorship for work permits is not available at this time.
If this sounds like your next career move, please apply here and Helen will be in touch.