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.

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

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 our 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; more specifically fabrication robotics (heavy industry, foundries, assembly, shipbuilding, etc).

Technical leadership and project management of cutting edge robotics applications.

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Daily and Monthly 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.

Has a special focus on software design for industrial robotic manipulators and high degree-of-freedom mobile manipulators.

Requirements: Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a 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: Relevant industry experience in robotic systems research and development in organizations to include a manufacturer, robotics company, robotics integrator, etc.

10-20 years: Strong software skills; C++ or Python required.

2-5 years: Robot Operating System (ROS) experience required.

Strong communication skills. xhyhwjd

A valid/clear driver's license is required.