Robotics Engineering Manager: Systems & Applications

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Be responsible for delivering consistently high-quality engineering output and train a team of deeply capable engineers who are known industry-wide for their problem-solving rigor, systems fluency, and collaborative…
• Set the technical standard and lead by example: architect, debug, build, and launch physical systems
• Adopt a hands-on approach to develop people and systems in parallel
• Break down complex system-level issues across the hardware/software stack and guide others to solve them effectively
• Drill into engineering output to ensure work meets the right level of quality, performance, and long-term maintainability
• Ask the right questions to help others gain insight and move forward confidently
• Serve as a coach and mentor; train engineers in structured problem solving and technical decision-making
• Create onboarding and ongoing learning frameworks for new and existing SAE team members

Job requirements

• BS/MS degree or equivalent years of experience in Robotics, Automation, Advanced Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field
• 6+ years experience building and launching complex physical systems (robotics, drones, autonomous vehicles, etc.)
• 2+ years experience managing performance, developing engineers and allocating team resources
• Strong systems thinking with hands-on technical experience across the full stack: hardware, firmware, software, and integration
• Familiarity with ROS, embedded systems, and full-stack development for robotics or automation systems
• Ability to translate bandwidth, technical risk, and resource needs into actionable decisions
• Track record of training, mentoring, or leveling up teams through direct teaching and role modeling
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.