Director, Robotics Engineering Consultant

EPAM Systems; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning solutions

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Boston is seeking a Director, Robotics Engineering Consultant to lead end-to-end robotics programs across hardware, software, AI and human-centered design in a hybrid work model.

You will shape the technical roadmap for robotics offerings, mentor engineers, work with commercial teams to identify opportunities, and drive multi-disciplinary programs to scale EPAM’s physical technology practice.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering work focused on robotics and automation systems with a track record of system ownership.
• Strong systems engineering instincts for decomposing problems and guiding cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical program leadership across robotics and automation from requirements to deployment.
• Support business development with technical feasibility, proposals, and development plans.
• Drive system architecture for custom automation cells and robot deployments.
• Lead or contribute to technology sourcing and integration strategies.
• Maintain standards and compliance ownership per ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066, ANSI/RIA R15.06.
• Shape multi-year technical roadmap, exploring foundation models, digital twins, and edge compute.
• Mentor engineers and build reusable delivery accelerators.

Skills

Leadership

Robotics

Systems engineering

ROS/ROS2

Perception

Stakeholder management

Edge compute

Physical AI

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, ME, EE, or CS

Tools

Isaac Sim

Gazebo

Job description

EPAM’s Physical Technology Development (PTD) group is seeking a strategic and highly experienced Director, Robotics Engineering Consultant to join our multidisciplinary product engineering practice in Boston. Working in a hybrid capacity, you will take on a high-influence leadership role within a rapidly growing robotics offering where hardware, software, AI, and human-centered design converge to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Leveraging our state-of-the-art 18,000 sq. ft. prototyping facility known as the Made Real Lab and our dedicated Robotics & Automation Intelligence Lab (RAIL) accelerator, you will help shape the technical roadmap for our robotics offering—focusing on robotics products, advanced industrial automation, life sciences applications, and cutting-edge Physical AI. In this strategic role, you will bridge the gap between technical execution and business growth. You will serve as one of the principal technical voices leading complex, multi-disciplinary programs, while collaborating closely with EPAM’s commercial teams to identify, scope, and capture new client opportunities. This is a unique opportunity to guide ambitious physical-digital programs, mentor a talented team of engineers, and directly drive the expansion of EPAM’s robotics and automation offering as part of an established, world-class physical technology development practice.

Req# 1035003605

Responsibilities

• Provide technical program leadership by leading end-to-end robotics and automation program execution and coordinating mechanical, electrical, embedded, and software engineering workstreams from initial requirements through deployment
• Support business development and scoping by partnering with commercial teams to identify client opportunities, conduct feasibility assessments, develop technical proposals, and build realistic development plans
• Drive system architecture and design to own key decisions for custom automation cells, robotic work cells, collaborative robot deployments, and physical AI integrations
• Direct strategic technology sourcing using a structured make-vs-buy methodology to evaluate technology ecosystems, analyze third-party platforms, and recommend optimal integration strategies
• Maintain standards and compliance ownership by leading or contributing to system validation, design verification, and safety assessment activities in strict alignment with standards such as ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066, and ANSI/RIA R15.06
• Shape offering growth and technical strategy in collaboration with leadership to define the multi-year technical roadmap, identifying emerging trends like foundation models, digital twins, and edge compute
• Lead team development and mentorship by helping recruit, onboard, and mentor early- to mid-career robotics engineers while building reusable frameworks and delivery accelerators

Requirements

• A strong educational background with a BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical discipline
• Extensive professional experience including 10+ years of engineering work focused on robotics and automation systems with a proven track record of complete system ownership
• Sharp systems engineering instincts featuring an excellent ability to decompose complex problems, manage interdisciplinary interfaces, and guide cross-functional teams through hardware-software integration
• Proven technical programming and control skills including experience with ROS or ROS2 alongside proficiency in motion planning, kinematics, and control systems
• Deep exposure to perception and vision systems with a background in integrating machine vision, sensor fusion, or advanced perception technologies into robotic workflows
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills backed by exceptional communication abilities and a track record of earning trust with both lab engineers and C-suite executives
• Advanced technology exposure, such as familiarity with physical AI, VLM integration, simulation environments like Isaac Sim or Gazebo, and edge compute, is highly preferred

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM

This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training, the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $140,000-$220,000 USD. This position is also eligible for variable compensation incentives. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.

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