Workgroup Lead - Robotics, Perception & Controls in Bristol

Location: Bristol, UK

Approach: Hybrid Remote, typically 2-3 days per week in the office

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Rosenxt is a forward-thinking technology group — we are visionary architects of progress with 45 years of engineering excellence. Our expertise across sensors, autonomous robotics, AI, and advanced materials, combined with a strong R&D mindset, enables us to develop highly innovative products and services for customers operating in the most challenging environments, including subsea, industrial, renewables, and the integrity of water and energy supply.

We are seeking a technically hands-on Workgroup Lead to lead our Robotics Software team in Bristol. This role offers the opportunity to shape a growing organization’s technological direction while managing a talented, cross-disciplinary group of engineers specializing in robotic systems engineering, perception systems, sensor data processing, behavior planning, and robotic control towards product readiness.

As the local leadership anchor within a distributed international organization, you will collaborate closely with teams across the United Kingdom and continental Europe. You will enjoy high autonomy, direct impact, and a clear path to influence Rosenxt’s robotics innovation strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• People Leadership
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of robotics, software engineers and further specialists, primarily based in Bristol.
  • Conduct one-on-one meetings, define performance goals, and oversee career development.
  • Foster an inclusive, transparent, and results-oriented team culture grounded in trust and collaboration.
  • Promote a learning-driven environment aligned with Rosenxt’s values of innovation and technical excellence.
• Delivery and Execution
  • Oversee planning, development, and delivery of software and product components, ensuring milestones are achieved on schedule.
  • Implement and maintain best practices for software quality, data processing, testing, and documentation.
  • Identify process inefficiencies and lead structured improvements to enhance delivery performance.
• Cross-Organizational Collaboration
  • Partner with internal Robotics Software, Controls, and Systems Engineering teams across the Rosenxt network to integrate advanced robotic solutions.
  • Ensure communication and coordination between R&D teams in the UK and Germany.
  • Align local activities with Rosenxt’s global technology roadmap and product strategy.
• Technical Engagement
  • Contribute actively to projects, technical discussions on robotics topics, including perception algorithms, sensor calibration, decision-making, motion planning, and control systems.
  • Provide architectural insight and ensure alignment with Rosenxt’s broader technology framework.
  • Stay current with emerging research and industrial developments in robotics and AI technologies.

What you bring

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in developing product-ready robotic systems, including perception, control with focus on software development.
• Proven experience in technical leadership or early-stage engineering management roles.
• Expertise in one or more areas: robotics technologies, computer vision, SLAM, or sensor fusion.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills within distributed, cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Vision, or related discipline.
• Experience deploying robotic systems in real-world applications or industrial automation.
• Understanding of safety-critical domains (e.g., subsea engineering, energy, defence).
• Knowledge of regulatory or compliance frameworks (EU Acts, ISO standards).
• Entrepreneurial mindset suited to a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Key Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, mentoring, and team development skills.
• Strategic organizational awareness and effective prioritization under complex conditions.
• High adaptability, proactive initiative, and analytical problem-solving.
• Drive for quality, precision, and continuous improvement.
• Purpose-driven leadership aligned with Rosenxt’s mission of sustainable technological progress.

Look forward to

• Development opportunities and career opportunities in a global, innovative and long-term oriented group of companies with family character.
• Funded career and learning development opportunities.
• Flexible, hybrid working.
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme where all employees receive a standard 10% employer contribution, with no obligation for employee contributions.
• Company sponsored life insurance and private medical insurance.
• Cycle scheme provided by Green Cycle Initiative.
• Competitive remuneration package.