Senior Principal Robotics Hardware Architect

Analog Devices, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401k

Paid vacation

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Senior Principal Robotics Hardware Architect to lead hardware design for advanced robotic systems.

The role emphasizes chip-level hardware within complete robotic platforms and requires hands-on experience beyond systems integration. You will influence product roadmaps, collaborate across AI, sensing, power and motion teams, and work with customers to translate requirements into robust silicon and subsystem solutions in a fast-growing robotics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 10+ years of experience in an industrial/commercial robotics domain.
• Experience taking sophisticated robotic subsystems from architecture through working hardware.
• Deep familiarity with humanoid, mobile robotics, collaborative robots architectures and subsystem electronics.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor-based system design, including analog and mixed-signal signal chains, data converters, embedded processors, power electronics or custom silicon.
• Hands-on experience with schematic design, printed circuit boards, board bring-up, laboratory instrumentation, debugging and design verification.
• Working knowledge of motors, encoders, motor-control electronics, position feedback and real-time control.
• Experience integrating tactile, force, torque, position, current, vision or other sensing into a closed-loop robotic system.
• Ability to work across electrical, mechanical, firmware, controls, artificial-intelligence and systems disciplines.
• Good communicator with a strong ability in technical presentation and collateral generation.

Responsibilities

• Match customer problem statements to ADI technology solutions and provide technical guidance.
• Work with ADI technology groups to understand and position robotics technology differentiation.
• Support the creation and optimization of system architectures for robotics solutions.
• Expand ADI domain knowledge in humanoid, mobile, and outdoor robots and trends.
• Translate system requirements into subsystem and silicon requirements.
• Help drive next generation product roadmaps for connectivity, power, vision and motor control.
• Support local sales and FAEs in deep technical discussions with robotics customers in the USA.

Job description

About Analog Devices
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.About Analog Devices
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.
Job Title: Senior Principal Robotics Hardware Architect
Proposed Grade: Senior Principal/ P6
Primary Location: Wilmington, MA
The Robotics Focus Applications (RFAS) Team are hiring a senior Robotics expert, located in the Wilmington Office, MA, USA. The RFAS team is responsible for expansion of ADI revenue globally in the areas of mounted robots, mobile robots, and humanoids. This role will be an integral part of the global robotics team but will also work closely with the robotics teams located in Wilmington including those in the broader RFAS Team, as well as those in the Robotics System Solutions (RSS) Team and the Edge AI Team.
ADI is not developing a complete humanoid robot. Our focus is the enabling technology inside the robotic system: tactile sensing, signal conditioning, joint and actuator electronics, motor control, embedded processing, connectivity, power management and the hardware/software interfaces.
This is not primarily a systems-integration or applications-layer position. We are looking for someone who has personally architected, designed, built, debugged and matured sophisticated robotic hardware. The right person will understand how individual components, integrated circuits, sensors and electronic subsystems influence the performance, reliability and manufacturability of the complete robotic arm, mobile base or dexterous hand.
Responsibilities will include the following:

• Work with the RFAS and RSS broader teams to match customer problem statements to ADI technology solutions, and provide technical guidance and influence.
• Work with the technology groups in ADI (vision, precision, sensing, motion, connectivity etc) to understand and position ADI technology differentiation for robotics systems.
• Support the creation and optimization of system architectures for robotics solutions.
• Expand ADI domain knowledge in the areas of humanoid, mobile, and outdoor robots and the trends in these areas.
• Translate system level require such as control latency, thermal and wiring constraints, grip slip detection, and joint responsiveness into subsystem and silicon requirements.
• Help to drive next generation product roadmaps for relevant products including connectivity, power, vision, digital and motor control.
• Support local sales and FAEs in deep technical discussions with robotics customers in the USA
  

Required Profile:
This role requires a technical leader with a strong background and capability in electronics and the intersection of IC-level hardware with overall system performance. Someone who excels in collaborative environments, and in technical thought leadership, not a traditional engineering manager. Existing domain expertise and hands‑on development in robotics development and deployment is required, preferably with a robot OEM. The role is primarily one of thought leadership, technical expertise and influence.
Technical Foundation

• Bachelors in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 10+ years of experience in an industrial/commercial robotics domain.
• Demonstrated experience taking sophisticated robotic subsystems from architecture through working hardware.
• Deep familiarity with humanoid, mobile robotics, collaborative robots architectures and subsystem electronics.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor-based system design, including analog and mixed‑signal signal chains, data converters, embedded processors, power electronics or custom silicon.
• Hands‑on experience with schematic design, printed circuit boards, board bring‑up, laboratory instrumentation, debugging and design verification.
• Working knowledge of motors, encoders, motor‑control electronics, position feedback and real‑time control.
• Experience integrating tactile, force, torque, position, current, vision or other sensing into a closed‑loop robotic system.
• Ability to work across electrical, mechanical, firmware, controls, artificial‑intelligence and systems disciplines.
• Good communicator with a strong ability in technical presentation and collateral generation
  

Leadership in Matrix Organizations

• Excellence in influencing without direct authority (non‑management role)
• Proven success in matrix organizations where outcomes depend on collaboration
• Ability to guide technical decisions through influence rather than direct control
• Track record of building consensus across diverse stakeholders
• Strong communication skills bridging technical and business audiences
  

Travel: 10% (primarily in USA)
For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
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Job Req Type: Experienced
Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days
The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $184,030 to $266,485.

• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.