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Senior Robotic Systems Technologist
Category: Nuclear Operations
Salary: Salary starting at £57,854
Closing Date: 2026-06-04
Location: Workington, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £57,854 to £63,248 (Grade 4A).
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Jim Wright.
Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.
If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.
Job Description for Senior Robotic Systems Technologist:
This is where your skills play a critical role in keeping everyone safe. Working in Safety, Security & Safeguards gives you the chance to make your mark on some hugely interesting projects. UKNNL does work that nobody else in the sector is doing, and this means we need experts like you to make it possible, whilst keeping everyone safe. We’re committed to using nuclear science to benefit society for years to come. This means that you can build a long and successful career here whilst playing a meaningful role in delivering cleaner energy, reducing waste and keeping colleagues and the public out of harm’s way.
Robotics Systems Technologists will work in the UKNNL’s growing Robotics capability area to support the delivery of the SL and NDA robotics programmes for accelerated decommissioning and increase productivity of Sellafield Plant Operations.
This Robotic System Technologist will meet the SQEP requirements of Robotics for Harsh Environments to lead and deliver work programmes from concept through to customer delivery.
Main Responsibilities for Senior Robotic Systems Technologist:
- Working with the customer to understand their business requirements for a robotic based solution, providing novel and innovative solutions were required.
- Design and develop software to meet the customer requirements, following UKNNL’s procedures for software development and ensuring the appropriate quality for the task.
- Undertaking small and large-scale trials, involving proprietary and bespoke robotics hardware and test rig equipment.
- Ensure all work is undertaken safely, understanding the specific risks of working with robotics systems, and able to supervise work undertaken on the test rig equipment.
- Ensure software implementations meet CS&IA requirements and that solutions follow best practice in cybersecurity.
Essential Criteria for Senior Robotic Systems Technologist:
- Software development experience in C++, Linux & Windows compliers.
- Robotics development skills in KUKA Robot Language (KRL), KUKA RemoteSensorInterface (RSI), Beckhoff PLC programming and data communication engineering.
- Good communication skills.
- Experience of working to a formal Software development lifecycle process.
- Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Senior Robotic Systems Technologist:
- Good understanding of the Nuclear Industry.
- Understanding of Programmable Electronic Systems (PES) requirements.