Director, Advanced Robotics Systems
Core
Lead interdisciplinary teams to develop foundational robotics systems, from concept through working prototypes, enabling customers to build smarter robotic solutions.
Role type
Director, Advanced Robotics Systems (Hands-on technical leader & player-coach)
Builds
Proof-of-concept hardware/software prototypes and scalable robotic system designs
Domain
Robotics, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Systems, AI/ML
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Robotics systems architecture, mechanical design, controls, software, algorithms, system integration, hardware development, agile cross-functional leadership, technical roadmap definition, automated testing frameworks, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Industrial/logistics/healthcare/agricultural robotics, actuation/transmission systems, novel motors, ROS2, simulation environments, AI/ML frameworks, patents/publications
Technologies
ROS2, simulation environments, AI/ML frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead diverse interdisciplinary teams to develop robotic systems from concept to prototype; Define and evolve the Advanced Robotics technology roadmap; Drive architectural and system-level decisions; Create automated testing frameworks for hardware/software validation; Coordinate team progress from concept to experimental design and working prototypes; Lead transitions of prototypes to customer demonstrations and productization pathways; Establish relationships with customers, startups, and universities to accelerate innovation.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution
