Robotics Integration Engineer in Bradford

Do you want to work with the 15th fastest-growing startup in Europe? If so, you’re in the right place. AssetCool is one of Europe’s fastest-growing startups, building the fastest path to more power on the grid. We’re tackling one of the most urgent challenges in the global energy transition: grid congestion. Electricity demand is rising fast; driven by electrification, AI and data centres. While traditional grid upgrades take years, demand exists today. The grid isn’t ready.

AssetCool delivers robotic grid upgrades that physically increase the capacity of existing transmission lines by up to 30%, without rebuilding infrastructure. Using advanced robotics and proprietary photonic coatings, we unlock data-centre-scale capacity in weeks to months, not years and at a fraction of the cost and disruption of conventional approaches. Our technology goes beyond capacity. We reduce losses, prevent corrosion, cut corona noise and generate high-value operational data that supports smarter grid operation and maintenance. Our systems are already deployed globally, and we just raised a big funding round from leading energy and climate investors. AssetCool is one of the most innovation-driven companies in the UK energy sector and we’re scaling fast! If you’re ambitious, mission-driven and excited to work on real deployments that strengthen the industry that really matters, AssetCool is where you can make it happen.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Robotics Integration Engineer to join our multidisciplinary R&D engineering team. This role focuses on integrating mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems into robust, field‑deployable robotic platforms. You will work across the full system lifecycle - from early prototyping and lab integration to field testing and operational deployment - ensuring that complex robotic systems perform reliably in real‑world environments. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, systems‑oriented, and comfortable bridging gaps between hardware, firmware, and software teams. This role is well suited to engineers passionate about turning advanced robotics concepts into reliable, production‑ready systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate mechanical, electrical, sensing, and compute subsystems into complete robotic platforms.
• Lead system‑level integration activities, including bring‑up, debugging, and performance verification.
• Interface with mechanical, electronics, firmware, and software engineers to resolve integration issues.
• Develop and execute integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) plans.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, compute modules, power systems, and communication interfaces.
• Perform system troubleshooting across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries.
• Support field trials and operational testing, including data collection and issue resolution.
• Contribute to system architecture definition and interface specifications.
• Produce and maintain system documentation, integration procedures, and test reports.

Required Skills & Experience

• BSc or MSc in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of industrial experience in robotics, preferably, in field robotics.
• Proven industrial experience integrating robotic or electromechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of robotics subsystems: sensors, actuators, power, compute, and communications.
• Hands‑on experience with system bring‑up, debugging, and fault isolation.
• Experience working with embedded systems and low‑level interfaces (CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with Linux‑based systems and command‑line tools.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience integrating mobile robots, UAVs, or industrial robotic systems.
• Background in deploying robotics systems in harsh or outdoor environments.
• Experience supporting lab testing and outdoor/field testing of robotic systems.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional engineering teams.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with sensor fusion, perception systems, or autonomy stacks.
• Experience with embedded programming and machine learning, C++, Python.
• Familiarity with safety‑critical or high‑reliability systems.
• Experience in wired and wireless communication for mobile robotics.
• Experience working in a startup environment.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC considerations and ruggedised system design.
• Experience with test automation, data logging, and performance analysis.

Why Join AssetCool?

• Work on groundbreaking technology revolutionizing the power grid.
• Fast-growing startup with significant industry traction and large-scale projects.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven team with exciting career growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary, and flexible work options.

Research shows that some candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we’re looking for, either for this role or another opportunity within our team.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We’re committed to building an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

If you have a disability or any specific requirements and need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We are not looking for agency support currently.