Research Professional - Robotics

Job Description

Req

Job Title:

Research Professional - Robotics

Job Function:
Product & Propositions

Posting

Start Date:

05/08/2026

Posting End Date: 19/08/2026

Division:
Networks

Job Location:

G  Ipswich - Orion Building

Advertised Salary:
Competitive with great benefits

Hiring Manager:
Violeta Novakovic

Career Grade: E

Internal Closing Date: 19/08/2026

In this role, you will contribute to solving physical infrastructure challenges at BT's exchanges and data centres by working in a novel, inventive environment.

This role combines inventive problem-solving with real-world application, translating technical innovations into practical solutions that address BT's infrastructure needs.

You will identify challenges across BT's 4,500 exchange sites and similar infrastructure, develop ideas to resolve them, and manage stakeholder coordination across the business to implement solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, applying research to real-world engineering challenges and contributing to the development and deployment of cutting-edge tools and robotic systems.

You'll be part of a small, friendly team that work collaboratively to solve problems.

This role is based in Ipswich and our hybrid working model means you are expected to be in the office at least three days per week.

You will assess old infrastructure sites to identify challenges, contributing innovative ideas for solving those challenges and translating inventive solutions into real-world problem applications.

• Supporting with the project management of complex Smart Tools and Robotics (STaR) research projects, ensuring alignment with and contribution to the overall maturity of the research strategy.
• Prototyping of new ideas, supporting the team to develop approaches and methods.
• Coordinates partnerships and engagements with downstream BT Group engineering teams to solve problems and identify trends and opportunities.
• Delivers and supports field engineering change initiatives and transformation activities that contribute to heightened customer experience.
• Brings to light new field challenges based on field research.

Strong communication skills
-Regularly presents to peers and managers about their research and area of technical expertise.

Engineering background in mechanical or civil engineering

Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Experience in data centres and exchanges: nice to have

Experience in civil engineering or physical infrastructure space: nice to have

Heavy cable environments experience: nice to have

Self-starting and willing to learn

Ability to translate technical problems into layman's terms

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life. You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

• 10% on target annual bonus
• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
• Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
• Equalised maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18weeks’full pay and 8weeks’half pay
• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
• Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
• Holiday purchase scheme
• You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.

BT Group is the UK’s leading communications group and the holding company behind some of the country’s most recognised brands – including BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet. Our purpose is as simple as it is ambitious: we connect for good. Our customers include consumers, small, medium and large…