Senior Robotics Fellow: Autonomy & Systems Strategy

ArcBest | Vaux

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

ArcBest, a leading logistics innovator, seeks a Robotics Engineering Fellow to shape the long-term autonomous systems roadmap and establish enterprise-wide engineering standards. You will lead multi-million dollar R&D initiatives, mentor senior engineers, and align with executives on breakthroughs to sustain competitive advantage in logistics automation.

You will collaborate with executives and partners, oversee safety and regulatory compliance, and drive cross-functional integration of advanced

Qualifications

Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
PhD with focus on Autonomous Systems, AI, or advanced Control Theory preferred.
15+ years of experience as a high-impact Robotics Engineer or equivalent.
Proven track record in commercial scale robotic systems or hardware-software systems from R&D to deployment.
Expert programming, systems analysis, and design skills.
In-depth knowledge of sensors used in robotics.
SolidWorks proficiency and experience with ROS.

Responsibilities

Architect long-term autonomy, control systems, and algorithmic frameworks for the fleet and logistics automation portfolio.
Define and govern interfaces between robotic platforms for cross-compatibility.
Serve as compliance and risk management authority for robot design, safety, and regulatory standards.
Mentor Senior and Lead Engineers to foster innovation and high performance.
Bridge technical gaps across business functions to embed automation in operations.
Define and track project success metrics across projects.