Development Engineer (KTP Associate)

Leonard, in partnership with Ulster University, has established a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Project and is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Engineering or Computer Science graduate to work as a KTP Associate to oversee the development of a new autonomous system.

Duties and responsibilities

• Review state of the art in automation.
• Work alongside the company to ensure full understanding of the problem to be addressed.
• Gather system requirements and analysis.
• System development.
• Sensorisation and hardware/software integration
• Perform rigorous tests and deploy system.
• Monitor system post deployment and perform maintenance as necessary.
• Write research reports.
• Presentation of system and results to key stakeholders.

Skills and Experience

Applicants should hold an honours degree in Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or a closely related discipline at 2:1 or above.

The Associate should have good skills and experience in three or more of the following areas:

• Product development and use of design software development tools/technologies
• Application systems development and programming
• Data processing and analysis
• Managing and delivering projects in a professional environment
• Knowledge and experience of using research methods (and understanding of qualitative and quantitative research) and/or being involved in research

Further information can be found in the Candidate Briefing Document.

Benefits

This KTP project provides a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to a real industry challenge whilst benefitting from industrial and academic supervision and mentoring from Ulster University’s experts Dr Justin Quinn, Dr Dermot Kerr and Prof Sonya Coleman who will enhance your technical expertise in robotics, autonomous control, and data science. As a KTP Associate you will also acquire new skills in strategic leadership that can help to super-charge your career. Additional benefits include:

• Generous Training, Development, equipment & Travel Budget dedicated to project delivery, which include but not limited to training and courses to enhance research skills as well as for critical networking with key players in the field, specific project equipment etc.
• FREE formal management training and development
• FREE University postgraduate study opportunity (where appropriate)
• 10% Associate development time built into work plan
• Opportunity to work with academics to develop scientific articles to be published in peer-reviewed, world-class academic journals
• Competitive salary
• Enhanced skills and experience that are marketable and highly transferable
• KTPs accelerate careers

The KTP Associate will undertake the task of developing a demolition robotic system with both teleoperation and autonomous control based on 3D scanning and data-centric technologies. The role involves utilising skills in mechanical design, prototyping, and electrical/electronic hardware integration. It also involves working with stakeholders (academics and industry) and managing the project to create a robust system to support the growth of Leonard. The Associate will need to advocate for the project’s importance and convince stakeholders of its value, thus highlighting the potential benefits it brings to the business, targeted development partners and clients.