Senior Robotics Architect & Tech Lead (Construction)

VITO; Mol; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive salary package

Training and development

Résumé du poste

VITO, a leading European research centre, is seeking a Senior Robotics Systems Architect (Technical Lead) for the CRIB group. You will define system architectures, guide the development of robotic platforms, and mentor engineers across mechatronics, controls, AI and sensing in a multidisciplinary setting.

You will translate research ideas into robust, scalable robotics solutions for industrial construction and renovation, with a strong emphasis on reusable building blocks, software standards,

Qualifications

• A Master's or PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline.
• At least 8 years in robotics R&D, development or advanced automation.
• Experience designing and integrating complex robotic systems from concept to prototype.
• Strong expertise in robotics systems engineering and software architecture.
• Experience with industrial robots, collaborative robots or autonomous mobile robots.
• Solid understanding of kinematics, motion planning, control, perception and AI for robotics.
• Hands-on mindset with ability to combine strategic thinking with implementation.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams and strong communication skills.
• Fluency in English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead the technical architecture and systems integration of robotic platforms for construction and industrial renovation.
• Design and develop robotic solutions integrating mobile platforms, manipulators, sensors, AI, and digital workflows.
• Contribute to software architecture, system integration, testing and validation.
• Provide technical leadership and establish reusable software and hardware building blocks.
• Collaborate with experts to develop integrated robotic solutions.
• Contribute to European research projects and translate robotics tech into industrial applications.
• Support proposal development and future robotics directions with CRIB management.
• Further develop robotics infrastructure, workshop and test environment.

Connaissances

Robotics engineering

ROS2

System integration

Software architecture

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary teamwork

English communication

Formation

Master's or PhD in Robotics/Mechatronics/Engineering

Outils

Gazebo

Isaac Sim

Description du poste

VITO, a leading European research centre, is seeking a Senior Robotics Systems Architect (Technical Lead) for the CRIB group. You will define system architectures, guide the development of robotic platforms, and mentor engineers across mechatronics, controls, AI and sensing in a multidisciplinary setting.

You will translate research ideas into robust, scalable robotics solutions for industrial construction and renovation, with a strong emphasis on reusable building blocks, software standards,