Robotics System Architecture Design and own the end-to-end architecture for autonomous or semi-autonomous robotic systems. Lead hardware-software integration for multi-sensor robotics platforms. Define robot control architectures, including motion planning, perception, and actuation layers. Evaluate hardware components: microcontrollers, sensors, cameras, motors, motor drivers, AI accelerators. Firmware & Embedded Systems Leadership Lead development of real time embedded firmware (C/C++/RTOS/Linux). Architect control loops (PID, MPC, sensor fusion) for high precision motion. Oversee development of low-level drivers, HAL, communication stacks (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART). Ensure firmware meets safety, reliability, and performance requirements. Robotics Algorithms & Controls Guide teams building: Motion control SLAM / perception Sensor fusion (IMU, LIDAR, camera) Path planning Optimize robotics algorithms for embedded or edge-compute platforms. Sensors, Actuators & Mechatronics Work with mechanical and electrical teams in: Motor selection and tuning (BLDC/Stepper/Servo) Kinematics design (forward/inverse) Joint control for robotic arms or mobile robots Define test strategies for robotic subsystems. AI / Vision (optional depending on company) Collaborate on implementation of: Computer vision (OpenCV, deep learning models) Edge AI inference on robotics hardware (TensorRT, ONNX) Integrate perception pipelines with real-time control. Program Management & Team Leadership Lead a team of embedded, robotics, mechanical, and electronics engineers. Drive project planning, technical reviews, design decisions, and release timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, QA, Manufacturing, Cloud/AI. Mentor mid-level and junior engineers in robotics architecture thinking. Quality, Reliability & Compliance Define verification/validation strategy for robotic systems. Conduct FMEA, risk analysis, and safety assessments. Ensure compliance with robotics, industrial, or functional safety standards: ISO 10218 (industrial robots) ISO 13849 / IEC 61508 (safety) IEC 62061 Automotive (if applicable: ISO 26262) Field Deployment & Optimization Support manufacturing bring-up, calibration, and testing. Analyze field failures, root-cause issues, and drive corrective actions. Continuously improve robotics performance across releases.
Veridian Tech Solutions, Inc.
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Minneapolis, MN