Director, Robotics Engineering Consultant

Responsibilities

• Provide technical program leadership by leading end-to-end robotics and automation program execution and coordinating mechanical, electrical, embedded, and software engineering workstreams from initial requirements through deployment
• Support business development and scoping by partnering with commercial teams to identify client opportunities, conduct feasibility assessments, develop technical proposals, and build realistic development plans
• Drive system architecture and design to own key decisions for custom automation cells, robotic work cells, collaborative robot deployments, and physical AI integrations
• Direct strategic technology sourcing using a structured make-vs-buy methodology to evaluate technology ecosystems, analyze third-party platforms, and recommend optimal integration strategies
• Maintain standards and compliance ownership by leading or contributing to system validation, design verification, and safety assessment activities in strict alignment with standards such as ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066, and ANSI/RIA R15.06
• Shape offering growth and technical strategy in collaboration with leadership to define the multi-year technical roadmap, identifying emerging trends like foundation models, digital twins, and edge compute
• Lead team development and mentorship by helping recruit, onboard, and mentor early- to mid-career robotics engineers while building reusable frameworks and delivery accelerators

Requirements

• A strong educational background with a BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical discipline
• Extensive professional experience including 10+ years of engineering work focused on robotics and automation systems with a proven track record of complete system ownership
• Sharp systems engineering instincts featuring an excellent ability to decompose complex problems, manage interdisciplinary interfaces, and guide cross-functional teams through hardware-software integration
• Proven technical programming and control skills including experience with ROS or ROS2 alongside proficiency in motion planning, kinematics, and control systems
• Deep exposure to perception and vision systems with a background in integrating machine vision, sensor fusion, or advanced perception technologies into robotic workflows
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills backed by exceptional communication abilities and a track record of earning trust with both lab engineers and C-suite executives
• Advanced technology exposure, such as familiarity with physical AI, VLM integration, simulation environments like Isaac Sim or Gazebo, and edge compute, is highly preferred

Qualifications

We offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Benefits

This position is also eligible for variable compensation incentives.

Pay

$140,000 - $220,000 USD

Schedule

The position is available on a full-time basis.