Senior Principal Robotics Hardware Architect

The Robotics Focus Applications (RFAS) Team at Analog Devices, Inc. is hiring a senior Robotics expert located in the Wilmington Office, MA, USA. The role focuses on the enabling technology inside robotic systems, including tactile sensing, signal conditioning, joint and actuator electronics, motor control, embedded processing, connectivity, power management and hardware/software interfaces. It is a technical thought leadership and influence role rather than a traditional engineering management position. Travel: 10% (primarily in USA).

Responsibilities

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 requirements 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

Requirements

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; 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

Benefits

Medical, vision and dental coverage; 401k; Paid vacation; Holidays; Sick time; Discretionary performance-based bonus