Physical AI Expert

Physical AI Expert Apex Systems is looking for a Physical AI Expert to help innovate and lay out the roadmap for our client's Physical AI landscape. Overview This consultant will provide strategic guidance on embodied AI, robot foundation models, autonomous systems, robotics commercialization, research partnerships, fundraising, and talent acquisition. The consultant will serve as a thought partner to executive leadership and help shape the company's long‑term Physical AI roadmap. Key Responsibilities Advise executive leadership on Physical AI strategy. Review technical roadmap and research priorities. Evaluate emerging trends in robot foundation models and embodied intelligence. Facilitate introductions to investors, strategic partners, customers, and researchers. Provide feedback on technical architecture and commercialization strategy. Minimum Qualifications Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship and be a US citizen. Able and willing to work in a hybrid capacity in the Washington DC area. Internationally recognized expert in: Robotics Embodied AI Robot Learning Foundation Models Autonomous Systems Physical AI 10+ years of leadership in: Research institutions Major AI labs Robotics startups Fortune 500 innovation organizations Demonstrated impact through: Publications Patents Startup formation Commercial deployments Industry standards PhD or equivalent industry distinction in AI, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field. Recognized leadership in Physical AI, embodied intelligence, robotics, or autonomous systems. Demonstrated history of influential research, products, or startup creation. Strong professional network across academia, industry, and venture capital. Nice to Have Skills Prior advisory experience. Experience founding or scaling venture‑backed startups. Track record of technology transfer from research to commercial deployment. Experience with World Foundation Models, Visual‑Language‑Action (VLA) systems, or humanoid robotics. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apex Systems