Director, Mobile Robotic Hardware

ICON is looking for a Director of Mobile Robotic Hardware. As ICONs Director of Mobile Robotic Hardware, you will be responsible for leading our efforts as they relate to the development of mobile autonomous robotics within both the hardware and electrical space. This role is based at ICON’s Austin, TX campus and will report to the VP of Strategic R&D on ICON’s Technology team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This technical leader will be tasked with building a team of engineers to build robotic systems capable of revolutionizing the way homes and cities are built.
• This person will be charged with building and managing a team of primarily hardware and electrical engineers, as well as being accountable as a subject matter expert and an individual contributor while building a team around the skillset.

• Lead ICON’s mobile autonomous robotic hardware and electrical efforts for terrestrial construction-- a vision of neighborhoods and cities built by robots and drones.

• Choose the technical direction of the team to satisfy internal stakeholder requirements.
• Report team progress at weekly, quarterly, and yearly cadence to the VP of Strategic R&D.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronic engineering (or similar) with 6+ years of industry experience.

• Experience managing teams of engineers for on-time product delivery.

• 4+ years of experience with the design, build, and delivery of mobile systems for robotic delivery including autonomous perception, navigation, and control, in real-world commercially viable environments. 

• Must be able to design robotic mobility systems to overcome obstacles encountered on job sites, as well as having the ability to work in non-ideal environmental conditions.
• An understanding of robotic actuation (motors + geartrains), control systems, and robotic electrical systems.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree or pHd in mechanical, electrical, mechatronic engineering, or related field.

• 6+ years of industry experience.

• Masters degree in computer science, or related field. Substantial experience in robotic system design within the following: mining, industrial, military, exploration, or another closely related field, in production environments built for scale.