Senior Robotics Architect — Technical Lead (Construction)

VITO Research; Town of Belgium (WI); Hybrid; USD 108,102 - 147,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive salary package

Training and development

Strong work-life balance

Global research network

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

VITO is seeking a Senior Robotics Systems Architect (Technical Lead) to shape CRIB's robotics direction. You will lead architecture, guide development of robotic platforms, and mentor engineers across interdisciplinary teams.

You will collaborate on AI-enabled robotics and automated construction innovations, translating research into robust, scalable systems while advancing VITO's global partnerships. Hybrid work and international collaboration are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in robotics R&D or advanced automation.
• Proven ability to design and integrate complex robotic systems from concept to prototype validation.
• Strong software architecture and system integration skills, including ROS2.

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 construction workflows.
• Contribute to 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 technologies experts to create integrated solutions.
• Contribute as senior technical expert to Flemish and European research projects within CRIB.
• Translate robotics technologies into industrially relevant applications and assist proposal development.
• Develop CRIB's robotics infrastructure, including workshop and test environment.
• Represent VITO in collaborations with partners and research consortia.

Skills

Robotics systems engineering

Software architecture

System integration

ROS2

Industrial/ collaborative robots

Autonomous mobile robots

AI for robotics

Leadership / mentoring

English proficiency

Dutch language (asset)

Education

Master's degree in Robotics/related

PhD preferred

Tools

ROS2

Gazebo

Simulation tools

Job description

VITO is seeking a Senior Robotics Systems Architect (Technical Lead) to shape CRIB's robotics direction. You will lead architecture, guide development of robotic platforms, and mentor engineers across interdisciplinary teams.

You will collaborate on AI-enabled robotics and automated construction innovations, translating research into robust, scalable systems while advancing VITO's global partnerships. Hybrid work and international collaboration are offered.