Robotics Integration Engineer

Malloy Aeronautics Limited specializes in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

We are seeking a skilled Robotics Integration Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge autonomous systems. In this role, you will work at the intersection of hardware and software, integrating sensors and enhancing the autonomy of UAVs and robotic platforms. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to ensure seamless operation of autonomous systems, focusing on ArduPilot, DroneCAN, ROS, and other relevant technologies. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in robotics and system integration to make an impact in a fast-evolving field.

Ability to hold Security Clearance - 5 years residence in the UK.

What you’ll be doing (but not limited to):

• Integrating and expanding the functionality of ArduPilot based UAS through the addition of new sensing or computing capabilities.
• Expanding upon existing autonomous capabilities and developing new autonomous systems.
• Developing new control methods for single and multiple platforms through homogeneous and heterogeneous simultaneous control.
• Developing low level drivers for additional sensing or computing behaviours.
• Application of low-level behaviour through to higher level control.
• Implementing and troubleshooting of Drone CAN/UAVCAN, serial and IP communication protocols for sensor, actuator and controller integration.
• Through-life testing of UAS systems and sub-systems from initial sub-system prototype to full development platforms.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robotics functions are integrated with the whole system and validated appropriately.
• Documenting integration processes, system configurations, test procedures and troubleshooting guidelines for internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Qualified to Degree level or equivalent in Mechatronics, Robotics, Autonomous Vehicle Control or similar discipline.
• Extensive experience with ArduPilot and its ecosystem, including addition of new sensing hardware and computational enhancements such as companion computing.
• Experience with the control of autonomous systems at both low and high levels.
• Experience with integration within complex autonomous systems.
• Familiarity with Linux-based environments, scripting, and software development tools.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Proficiency in Drone CAN (or UAVCAN), IP networking and serial communications for integrating sensors, actuators, and other peripherals.
• Strong knowledge of ROS (Robot Operating System) for robotic control and sensor fusion.
• Hands-on experience with C++, Python, and embedded system development.
• Strong knowledge and experience with systems engineering in the context of complex autonomous systems.
• Knowledge of safety related engineering practices.

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Access to 24 Hour Helpline
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional holiday with long service
• Healthcare cash plan
• 20 Days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Statutory Sick Pay
• Three-Day Long Weekend Every Fortnight (Fri-Sun)
• Freshly Cooked Lunch on working Fridays
• Casual Dress
• On-Site Parking

Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs — from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.

Please be aware that many roles working for Malloy Aeronautics will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful.