Research Engineer - Automated Inspection (708712)

Salary Range :  £37,174  - £45,413

FTE :  1  (35 hours / week)

Term : Fixed (36 months)

Closing Date :  13 / 05 / 2025

We are  seeking  an  experienced  research  engineer in  software / firmware  for sensors  to join  the CUE  Robotics Team  at  the  University of Strathclyde in  Glasgow.  This  is an  exciting  opportunity to  become  part  of  a dynamic,  fast-paced  environment,  working alongside  experts  in robotics  and automation.  The  role  offers  exceptional  access  to  world-class  laboratory facilities  and  cutting-edge technologies,  placing  you at  the forefront  of  innovative research and  development.

This  position will play a key role  in a small team  developing novel  automated inspection systems  for the  UK’s  next-generation submarine  fleet,  with a particular  focus  on the inspection of structural  components,  tanks,  and pipework.  We  are looking for a candidate  with substantial  professional engineering experience  (including working to  standards)  to  complement the research  strengths of  the existing  team. To  be  considered  for this  role,  you will  hold a PhD in engineering or equivalent. You should have  a proven track  record of delivering complex engineering projects,  with hands-on expertise  in software design and architecture,  system integration,  project management,  and technical  documentation.  The  role  involves regular  travel  to partner sites  for meetings  and demonstrations,  so applicants must be  willing and able to  travel.  A valid UK driving licence  and access  to  a vehicle  would be advantageous.This  is a full-time, fixed-term post for an initial period of three  years, with the  potential  for extension subject to  future funding.  The role  is based at  the University’s  city  centre  campus in  Glasgow.

• Whilst  a  Post-Doctoral  Research  Associate is ideally  sought  for this position; applications from candidates  who are close to PhD  completion or whose award  is pending,  are  welcome. In  such  circumstances,  the  appointment  will  be made  at Research Assistant  level (RS06  salary  scale  £ 32,546 -£ 36,130) and  duties will  be adjusted to  reflect  the grade of  the post.  This will continue until  the PhD  award  is confirmed,  at  which  point  the duties and  grade  will  be revised accordingly.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Professor Gordon Dobie, ([email protected]).