Job Description Summary

Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept

Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step by step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.

Job Description

About us

We are looking to welcome motivated talent to join our friendly team. Together, we develop complex engineering systems, like our snake arm robots. Our engineers have a wealth of experience and expertise designing, industrialising, and delivering cutting-edge technology. Innovation and problem solving are OC Robotics’ key strength. We are encouraged to think differently, challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes.

OC Robotics has developed snake arm robots for a wide range of applications and sectors. These include inspection, remote handling, cutting, and cleaning.

We want to build high performing teams that reflect a broad range of experience and abilities that give opportunity for growth and informal mentoring.

OC Robotics supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance. We operate a core hours policy whereby you will need to be available for work between the hours of 10am and 4pm each day therefore giving a huge amount of flexibility around how you work the 37.5 hours each week.

About the role

Our Software team is highly collaborative and work on a daily basis with our mechanical and electronic teams to solve complex engineering problems.

As a Software Engineer you will play a crucial part in the development of our in-house software.

You will be designing and developing innovative solutions to meet the product needs regularly working with hardware. You will develop and maintain software to control a variety of technologies, from our snake arm robots to commercial robots, sensors, and test rigs.

You will be working towards satisfying customer requirements and will have the possibility to work with both internal and external customers.

About you

• You have a degree (or equivalent) in an engineering, scientific or mathematical subject
• You have experience and are skilled in C++/C
• You have some familiarity with other programming languages, such as Python or Javascript
• You have a good mathematical ability, particularly with 3D geometry
• You are passionate about the subject and interested in working with hardware.
• You have strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to analyse and resolve problems with initiative

Benefits

At OC Robotics we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to OC Robotics we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension.
• Performance related bonus.
• Life Insurance.
• Group income protection
• 26 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell additional holidays
• Private Medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and dependents.
• Flexible benefits program with a growing range of voluntary benefits
• Lifestyle account – to help you pay for health-related items

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