PROGRAM MANAGER-R&D - SR. PROGRAM MANAGER-R&D - Physical AI - Robotics

Who We Are

The Intelligent Systems Division develops automated and robotic solutions for commercial and government clients in multiple domains.

Objectives of this Role

• Join the Robotics Department to contribute to building advanced capabilities, technologies, and solutions in the field of industrial robotics and automation that solve real-world challenges faced by customers.
• Lead novel Physical AI and Robotic application development with vision-language-action (VLA) 3D perception and complex surface reconstruction.
• Business development for new applications, industries, and clients for novel robotic capabilities; specifically fabrication robotics (heavy industry, foundries, assembly, shipbuilding, etc.).
• Technical leadership and project management of cutting-edge robotics applications.

Visit https://robotics.swri.org to learn about some of the work we do.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with internal team, external clients, and industry partners.
• Design, build, debug, and implement robotic and automation solutions primarily using software skills.
• Lead technical role, project management, and customer engagement.
• Coordinate individual performance goals and objectives set by the organization as well as lead project teams to realize organizational objectives.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Interact with customers to promote new business and develop technical requirements.
• Focus on software design for industrial robotic manipulators and high degree-of-freedom mobile manipulators.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or other robotics-related engineering degree. Fewer years of experience may be considered for those with graduate degrees.
• 10-20 years of relevant industry experience in robotic systems research and development in organizations such as a manufacturer, robotics company, or robotics integrator.
• 10-20 years of strong software skills; C++ or Python required.
• 2-5 years of Robot Operating System (ROS) experience required.
• Strong communication skills.
• A valid/clear driver’s license is required.

Special Requirements

• Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Location: San Antonio, Texas