Digital Engineering Management Director

Responsibilities include researching emerging technologies in the field of robotics, understanding the impact of the robotics technology to humans, presenting ideas, collaborating globally, and applying innovations to client needs, strong communication, problem-solving skills, and potential travel of 25-35%. Research emerging technologies in this stated field, document and present ideas for consideration by the NA innovation team Weekly presentations of ideas and interacting with technology with clients Develops a growth pipeline with the client executives for engagements for tech showcases, workshops and technology evaluations/PoCs Collaborate with vertical and horizontal team SMEs globally Hands-on development with mobile robots, quadrupeds, humanoids, and industrial/collaborative robotic arms (e.g., Unitree, humanoid platforms, FANUC-style arms, ROS-based systems). Tooling Experience like: ROS/ROS3, Gazebo/Issac Sim/MuJoCo and understanding of real-to-sim workflows. Experience w/ sensors like LiDAR, depth cameras, IMU's, information clearly and effectively to business leaders. Proficient in computer-aided design (CAD) software and programming languages such as C++, Python, and Java. Develop and integrate AI/ML and Generative/Foundation models for perception, mapping, task planning, and embodied decision-making. Fine-tune or adapt Generative/Foundation models (Small Language Model/ Small-Vision-Language/ Vision-Language-Action) models for edge deployment for real-world robotic applications. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to tackle complex engineering challenges. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Bachelor's in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, Robotics, or related field