Senior Robotics Systems Architect: Construction Automation Lead

VITO Research; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive salary package

Training and development

Flexible holiday options

Job summary

VITO invites a Senior Robotics Systems Architect (Technical Lead) to shape the future of construction robotics. You will lead system architecture, guide development of autonomous platforms, and mentor a diverse team of robotics engineers across cutting-edge R&D projects.

This hands-on leadership role combines robotics, AI, and construction engineering to deliver robust, scalable solutions for industrial renovation and prefabrication platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in robotics R&D or related fields.
• Experience designing and integrating complex robotic systems from concept to prototype validation.
• Strong expertise in robotics systems engineering, software architecture and system integration.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Guide software architecture development, system integration, testing, and validation.
• Provide technical leadership to the robotics team and establish reusable software/hardware building blocks.
• Collaborate with mechatronics, controls, AI, sensing, and building tech experts to develop integrated robotic solutions.
• Contribute as senior expert to Flemish/European research projects within CRIB.
• Translate robotics technologies into practical industrial applications and proposals.
• Develop CRIB's robotics infrastructure and test environments.

Skills

ROS2

Robotics systems engineering

Software architecture

System integration

Mentoring

Technical leadership

English communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's or PhD in Robotics/Mechatronics/EE/CE

PhD preferred

Tools

Gazebo/Isaac Sim

C/C++

Job description

VITO invites a Senior Robotics Systems Architect (Technical Lead) to shape the future of construction robotics. You will lead system architecture, guide development of autonomous platforms, and mentor a diverse team of robotics engineers across cutting-edge R&D projects.

This hands-on leadership role combines robotics, AI, and construction engineering to deliver robust, scalable solutions for industrial renovation and prefabrication platforms.