ABOUT AURIGA

Auriga is a UK-based technology startup developing advanced automation solutions for industrial environments, including autonomous navigation, digital twins, 4D mapping, and fleet orchestration. 


Their mission is to transform modern infrastructure through intelligent, autonomous systems that improve safety, efficiency, and operational performance across industrial sites. 

10+

Specialist hires 

3

Business functions supported (Operations, Product & Engineering) 

100%

Focus on deep tech, robotics & automation talent

OVERVIEW

Industry: Deep Tech/Automation/AI
Stage: High-growth UK startup
Project: Multi-role hiring to support UK growth and product development
Roles delivered: HR & Operations Manager, Product Manager, Mechatronics Engineer, Mapping Engineer, Snr Embedded Systems Engineer, Senior Navigation Control Engineer

Auriga partnered with Talent Locker to build out critical early-stage capability across operations, product, and engineering, enabling them to scale their UK presence and accelerate product delivery.

UNDERSTANDING THEIR NEEDS

As a scaling startup operating at the intersection of hardware, software, and AI, Auriga required:

  • A HR & Operations Manager to build an internal structure and support growth 
  • A Product Manager to define and drive product roadmap and delivery 
  • Specialist engineering talent across mechatronics, navigation and mapping 
  • Candidates comfortable working in a startup, fast-paced, evolving environment 
  • Individuals able to bridge technical complexity with real-world application 

This wasn’t just about hiring — it was about building a foundational team.

IDENTIFYING THE CHALLENGES
Niche, Highly Specialised Skillsets

Roles such as Mechatronics and Mapping Engineers required a blend of robotics, software, and real-world systems expertise — a very limited talent pool.

Startup Environment Fit

Candidates needed to be adaptable, hands-on, and comfortable with ambiguity — not just technically strong.

Simultaneous Multi-Discipline Hiring

Hiring across operations, product, and engineering required a partner capable of working across very different talent markets.

Speed to Hire vs Quality 

As a growing startup, delays in hiring could directly impact product development timelines.

AURIGA'S AIM

Build a high-performing team capable of supporting rapid UK growth and product innovation

Secure specialist engineering and product talent within highly competitive deep-tech markets

Scale technical and operational capability to support product development and UK expansion plans

OUR BESPOKE RECRUITMENT SOLUTION

Talent Locker delivered a targeted, consultative hiring approach tailored to Auriga’s growth stage:

  • Leveraged specialist networks across deep tech, robotics, and product talent 
  • Identified and engaged passive candidates with relevant startup experience 
  • Assessed candidates for both technical capability and startup mindset
  • Provided market insight and role calibration to refine hiring expectations 
  • Delivered a streamlined process to secure talent quickly in a competitive market 

We acted as an extension of the business — not just a supplier.

ROLES SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERED

We supported hiring across multiple key areas, including:

  • HR & Operations Manager 
  • Product Manager 
  • Mechatronics Engineer 
  • Mapping Engineer 
  • Navigation Control Engineer
  • Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

DELIVERING ADDITIONAL
VALUE

Beyond filling roles, Talent Locker supported Auriga with:

  • Access to niche talent pools across robotics, autonomy, and AI 
  • Startup-focused hiring expertise, ensuring cultural alignment 
  • Flexible, multi-role support across different business functions 
  • Reduced time-to-hire through targeted search and qualification 
  • Ongoing partnership as hiring needs evolved 

THE RESULT

Talent Locker enabled Auriga to successfully build out a core UK team across operations, product, and engineering, supporting their transition from early-stage startup to a more structured, scalable organisation.

This allowed Auriga to:

  • Accelerate the development of their autonomous and mapping technologies  
  • Strengthen internal operations and team structure 
  • Build a product function aligned to growth and delivery 
  • Lay the foundations for continued UK expansion