Technical Engineering Director - Robotics

Permanent employee, Full-time · London

The Role

Strategic & Technical Leadership

Define and execute the technical strategy for robotics development in the region.
Ensure technical excellence across disciplines: robotics, AI/ML, computer vision, embedded systems, controls, electronics, and mechanical integration.
Drive innovation while balancing reliability, safety, and defense compliance.
Translate company strategy into actionable engineering roadmaps aligned with customer missions.

Organizational & People Leadership

Build, scale, and lead regional engineering teams across multiple disciplines.
Recruit, mentor, and retain top technical talent in competitive environments.
Establish a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Develop future leaders by providing coaching and growth opportunities.

Program & Delivery Management

Own delivery of regional engineering programs, from R&D through deployment.
Oversee budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
Drive disciplined execution: systems engineering, testing, certification, and production readiness.
Ensure compliance with defense standards, cybersecurity protocols, and export controls.

Cross-Functional & External Engagement

Collaborate closely with product, operations, and business leadership.
Represent the company to defense partners, suppliers, and government stakeholders.
Align local execution with global engineering practices and long-term strategy.
Act as a visible leader in the defense robotics ecosystem within the UK.

Your Profile

Experience in robotics, defense systems, or advanced engineering industries.
5+ years in a senior leadership role (Director, VP, or equivalent), managing large technical teams.
Deep technical expertise in one or more core areas (autonomy, teleoperation, AI/ML, embedded systems, mechatronics).
Proven success delivering production-grade defense or mission-critical systems.
Strong background in systems engineering and multidisciplinary program delivery.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and executive-level reporting.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with defense procurement, certification, and security clearance processes.
Background in cybersecurity, safety-critical systems, or secure communications.

Benefits and Perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team
Room for professional growth and development
Participation in the company's success, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups

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About us

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.

As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.

If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have areal impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!

In addition to a competitive salary package, we offer the opportunity to participate in the company's success. ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Deine Rolle bei uns

Strategic & Technical Leadership

Define and execute the technical strategy for robotics development in the region.
Ensure technical excellence across disciplines: robotics, AI/ML, computer vision, embedded systems, controls, electronics, and mechanical integration.
Drive innovation while balancing reliability, safety, and defense compliance.
Translate company strategy into actionable engineering roadmaps aligned with customer missions.

Organizational & People Leadership

Build, scale, and lead regional engineering teams across multiple disciplines.
Recruit, mentor, and retain top technical talent in competitive environments.
Establish a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Develop future leaders by providing coaching and growth opportunities.

Program & Delivery Management

Own delivery of regional engineering programs, from R&D through deployment.
Oversee budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
Drive disciplined execution: systems engineering, testing, certification, and production readiness.
Ensure compliance with defense standards, cybersecurity protocols, and export controls.

Cross-Functional & External Engagement

Collaborate closely with product, operations, and business leadership.
Represent the company to defense partners, suppliers, and government stakeholders.
Align local execution with global engineering practices and long-term strategy.
Act as a visible leader in the defense robotics ecosystem within the UK.

Das solltest du mitbringen

Experience in robotics, defense systems, or advanced engineering industries.
5+ years in a senior leadership role (Director, VP, or equivalent), managing large technical teams.
Deep technical expertise in one or more core areas (autonomy, teleoperation, AI/ML, embedded systems, mechatronics).
Proven success delivering production-grade defense or mission-critical systems.
Strong background in systems engineering and multidisciplinary program delivery.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and executive-level reporting.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with defense procurement, certification, and security clearance processes.
Background in cybersecurity, safety-critical systems, or secure communications.

Unser Angebot an dich

Competitive salary and benefits package
A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team
Room for professional growth and development
Participation in the company's success, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups

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Über uns

ARX ist ein Dual-Use-Technologieunternehmen, das sich auf die Entwicklung autonomer unbemannter Systeme und Sensoren für den europäischen Verteidigungssektor spezialisiert hat. Unsere Bodensysteme und Sensoren kommen sowohl im militärischen als auch im zivilen Bereich zum Einsatz – sie unterstützen NATO-Streitkräfte und Ersthelfer dabei, ihre größten Herausforderungen zu meistern. Durch gezieltes Training und den Zugang zu entscheidendem Wissen helfen wir ihnen, in lebensbedrohlichen Situationen bessere Entscheidungen zu treffen und wirkungsvolle Maßnahmen zu ergreifen.

Da unser Team kontinuierlich wächst, suchen wir motivierte Persönlichkeiten wie Dich, die sich für die Arbeit in einem hochdynamischen, kreativen und innovationsgetriebenen Umfeld begeistern. Wir entwickeln autonome Systeme für anspruchsvolle Einsatzszenarien – in einem Sektor, der sich rasant verändert und in dem Zusammenarbeit, Ideenreichtum und neue Wege der Problemlösung fest zur Unternehmenskultur gehören.

Wenn dich die Lösung sicherheitsrelevanter Herausforderungen begeistert und Du einen Beitrag zum Schutz unserer demokratischen Gesellschaft leisten möchtest, dann bewirb dich jetzt bei ARX – und gestalte die Zukunft der Dual-Use-Technologie aktiv mit.

Neben einem wettbewerbsfähigen Gehaltspaket bieten wir Dir die Möglichkeit, direkt am Erfolg des Unternehmens teilzuhaben. ARX steht für Chancengleichheit und Vielfalt – wir ermutigen ausdrücklich Bewerberinnen und Bewerber aus allen Lebensbereichen, sich zu bewerben.

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