Technical Engineering Director - Robotics

Technical Engineering Director - Robotics

ARX Robotics

London, United Kingdom

The Role:

We're looking for a Technical Engineering Director - Robotics (m/f/d) to join our engineering team and lead the development and execution of our regional robotics engineering strategy. This role is ideal for a seasoned technical leader passionate about advancing robotics technologies for mission-critical applications combining innovation, reliability, and defense-grade compliance.

To join our team, you should be excited to:

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.