Chief Designer Humanoid Robots, USA $300 - $500,000.

Chief Designer Humanoid Robotics $300 - 500,000K.

Our client are seeking to appoint A Chief Designer Humanoid Robotics. We are seeing to find a talented Leader of Engineering and Design with the following Credentials:

Developing and Design a next-generation humanoid robot with real-world commercial applications. This is a well-funded, execution-driven project centered on building a functional, differentiated humanoid robot — not academic research or demo-only systems.
Role Overview


Our client are seeking a senior, hands-on Head of Robotics to lead the technical development of a humanoid robot platform. This role will own the full robotics architecture end-to-end and will be responsible for building and leading the in-house robotics.

This is a builder role for someone who has worked with real robots operating in the physical world.

Key Responsibilities
• Define and own the overall humanoid robot architecture (hardware and software)
• Evaluate and select base humanoid platforms, components, sensors, actuators, and control systems
• Lead development of locomotion, manipulation, balance, and system integration
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, control, and software integration
• Make build vs buy decisions with cost, timeline, and reliability in mind
• Lead hands-on prototyping, testing, and real-world validation
• Establish engineering standards, testing protocols, and documentation
• Build, hire, and manage a small elite in-house robotics team
• Translate product requirements into executable technical roadmaps
• Identify technical risks early and propose mitigation strategies

Required Qualifications and Experience:
• 8+ years of experience in robotics, mechatronics, or related fields
• Direct experience working with physical robots (humanoid, legged, mobile, or industrial)
• Strong background in system integration across mechanics, electronics, and software
• Experience with locomotion, manipulation, or real-time control systems
• Familiarity with ROS / ROS2 or equivalent robotics middleware
• Proven ability to take robotic systems from prototype to real-world operation
• Comfortable working hands-on in a lab environment
• Strong technical judgment and ability to set realistic technical expectations.

Target Experience:
• Experience with humanoid or legged robots
• Experience deploying robots outside laboratory environments
• Background in control systems, gait planning, or manipulation
• Experience building and leading small technical teams
• Startup or early-stage company experience.

What this role is not:
• Not a research-only or academic role
• Not a simulation-only role
• Not a management-only position
• Not a short-term consulting engagement.

Remuneration:
• Package to $500,000 (depending on experience and what you bring to the table).
• Meaningful equity participation
• Performance-based incentives tied to real technical milestones.

Why Join Our Client:
• Well-funded project with clear execution focus
• Authority to design the robotics architecture from the ground up
• In-house development team (no outsourcing)
• Opportunity to build a differentiated humanoid robot with real commercial value.
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Contact: Ashley Grant or Jonny Scott-Slater
E - uswwrecruitment@aol.com