Senior Robotics Systems Architect (R&D)

Boston Engineering; Waltham (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Engineering is seeking a Principal Robotics Engineer - R&D to lead hands-on technical leadership for robotic inspection systems in Waltham, MA. You will translate customer needs into verified systems, guiding the engineering transition from prototypes to production and mentoring cross-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes system architecture, interfaces, and trade studies across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software domains, with responsibilities spanning development,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience, including robotics
• Hands-on delivery or integration of mobile/complex robotic systems
• Lead trade studies and architecture/interface management
• Transition of prototypes to commercial production
• CAD design and interpretation of drawings and interfaces
• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Own the integrated technical plan for SMP and provide leadership across hardware, software, controls and sensing
• Lead development, integration and root-cause investigations for robotic systems
• Oversee system hardware/software integration, interfaces, and data capture
• Maintain architecture baselines and configuration compatibility across revisions
• Lead engineering reviews, risk management, validation, and production readiness activities
• Mentor engineers and contribute to proposals and customer demonstrations

Skills

CAD design

SolidWorks

Systems engineering

Robotics integration

Troubleshooting

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering

Tools

ROS/ROS 2

SolidWorks

Job description

Boston Engineering is seeking a Principal Robotics Engineer - R&D to lead hands-on technical leadership for robotic inspection systems in Waltham, MA. You will translate customer needs into verified systems, guiding the engineering transition from prototypes to production and mentoring cross-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes system architecture, interfaces, and trade studies across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software domains, with responsibilities spanning development,