--- title: Auriga Case Study | Talent Locker description: Discover how Talent Locker helped Kybera scale its UK startup team with specialist hires across product, operations, robotics, navigation, and embedded systems engineering. --- Auriga Case Study | Talent Locker [![Talent Locker](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/hubfs/raw_assets/public/talent-locker/images/talent-locker.svg)](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/) - [Hire Talent](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/employers) - [Hire a contractor in 48 hours](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/hire-a-contractor-in-48-hours) - [Submit a vacancy](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/submit-your-vacancy) - [Industries](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/employers) - [ERP & CRM](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/sector/erp-crm-recruitment) - [Technology & Transformation](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/sector/technology-transformation) - [AI, ML & Data](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/ai-ml-data-science-recruitment-talent-locker) - [Defence & Security](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/defence-and-security-recruitment) - 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[Join the team](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/join-the-team) - [Contact Us](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/contact) - [Submit a vacancy](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/submit-your-vacancy) [![Search Jobs](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/8110437/b83c9071-2a1d-4515-99ab-96e6223ad2ec.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/8110437/b83c9071-2a1d-4515-99ab-96e6223ad2ec) Menu ### 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 Kybera 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, Kybera 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. # KYBERA'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 Kybera’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 Kybera 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 Kybera 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. 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