Build the machines that think, move, and work.
Robotics is leaving the lab, moving into factories, warehouses, and roads alongside people, and Akkar finds the engineers who make that possible, from the markets that got there first.
Physical intelligence changes the hiring problem.
A robot has to make the right decision, then execute it safely, consistently, in the real world. That's an interconnected engineering problem, not a single one. And it's changed what recruitment has to do.
Intelligence has to work outside the simulation
Performance in a controlled environment doesn't guarantee performance in the real world. Robotics businesses need engineers who design for uncertainty, not just for benchmarks.
Hardware and software have to move together
Robotics can't be built in silos. Mechanical, electronics, embedded, perception, controls, and ML have to evolve as one system. The people who work across those boundaries are rare.
Prototype and production need different people
The engineers who prove a concept rarely industrialise it. As you scale, hiring shifts toward reliability, validation, quality, and manufacturing leadership. Most teams underestimate this until it costs them a launch.
Expertise across the full robotics system.
We recruit across every discipline needed to build intelligent machines, and across adjacent markets where the same problems have been solved before.
The people behind intelligent machines.
From leadership to the specialists who deliver, these are the role families we recruit for most often.
One search. Two hires. A capability unlocked in weeks.
Enabling Apptronik’s first UK Engineering Team Deployment
No local footprint, no local benchmark
Apptronik needed two UK-based Field Service Engineers to support its Apollo humanoid fleet in London, but had no UK hiring presence, and its US-calibrated expectations for qualifications and salary didn't translate to the local market.
Mapped wider, validated live
We benchmarked the UK market, then searched across robotics, industrial automation, and advanced logistics rather than robotics alone. Candidates were assessed hands-on against a live Apollo unit at our Hove HQ.
"Working with Akkar has been a breath of fresh air. They don't just send resumes; they fill niche technical roles with precision and expertise. Their communication is top-notch, and they are incredibly quick to adjust to our feedback. A truly reliable partner for any scaling team."
Built around how robotics businesses hire.
The engagement models we use most often in robotics. Each links to the full solution page.
An exclusive, committed search for hires that are too important to leave to chance or volume.
A focused search engagement for defined roles where speed matters, but relevance matters more.
A fast, focused route to contractors and interim professionals who can keep technical programmes moving.
A dedicated Akkar recruiter working inside your business, for as long as the hiring need requires.
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