Engineering Lead, Robotics & AI - Lexington, KY

Jabil; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401K Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life/AD&D/Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Badger Technologies, a Jabil division, is seeking an Engineering Lead for Robotics & AI to drive development of autonomous systems onsite in Lexington, KY. You will lead production-grade robotics software, leveraging ROS/ROS2, computer vision, and ML; manage teams; and scale AI pipelines across cloud platforms.

The role requires 12+ years in robotics/AI with leadership experience, and hands-on work with simulators (Gazebo, Isaac Sim) and real-time Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, AI, ML, or related technical field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in robotics software, computer vision, AI/ML, autonomous systems, or related fields, including leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Strong background in ROS/ROS 2 architecture and development of production-grade robotic systems.
• Deep knowledge of computer vision and deep learning, including 3D vision, point cloud processing, camera calibration, and sensor fusion (RGB-D, LiDAR, cameras, radar).
• 2 years of people leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead robotics software projects and production-grade robotic systems.
• Oversee deployment and scaling of AI systems, with automated retraining pipelines on cloud platforms and MLOps tools.
• Develop and maintain ROS/ROS2 architectures and real-time Linux-based software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust autonomous solutions.

Skills

ROS/ROS2

Computer Vision

Deep Learning

3D Vision

Point Cloud

Sensor Fusion

MLOps

Kubeflow

MLflow

C++

Python

Linux RT

Robotics Simulators

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Gazebo

Isaac Sim

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Job Summary - Engineering Lead, Robotics & AI - based onsite in Lexington, KY at Badger Technologies

About Badger Technologies

Badger Technologies, a division of Jabil, delivers autonomous robotics, AI-driven analytics, and real-time data solutions that help major retailers improve inventory accuracy, safety, pricing integrity, compliance, and overall store performance. The organization combines startup-level innovation with Jabil’s global scale and manufacturing strength.

What can you expect to do?

Strong background in ROS/ROS 2 architecture. Deep knowledge of computer vision and deep learning tools, with experience in 3D vision, point cloud processing, camera calibration, and sensor fusion (RGB-D, LiDAR, cameras, radar) Experience with fine-grained visual classification, automated Planogram compliance, or millions-of-SKU product recognition systems. Track record of managing production AI systems. Familiarity with deploying and scaling automated retraining pipelines using cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and MLOps tools (Kubeflow, MLflow). Familiar with code development frameworks, using Linux in a real-time environment, and C++ and Python languages. Hands-on experience using robotics simulators (e.g., Isaac Sim, Gazebo) and generative AI to create synthetic training data for rare edge cases is a plus.

What is the experience needed to be successful in this role?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in robotics software, computer vision, AI/ML, autonomous systems, or related fields, including leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Strong background in ROS/ROS 2 architecture and development of production-grade robotic systems.
• Deep knowledge of computer vision and deep learning, including experience with 3D vision, point cloud processing, camera calibration, and sensor fusion (RGB-D, LiDAR, cameras, radar).
• 2 years of people leadership experience preferred.

Benefits Package with Jabil

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

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