Senior Robotics Engineer
We are helping one of our early stage deep tech portfolio companies hire a Senior Robotics Engineer to lead their robotics architecture, building autonomous systems for large-scale outdoor operations.
You will own the robotics stack end-to-end, architecting the control and orchestration layers that enable single and multi-robot fleet operations across dynamic, unstructured environments. You will work closely with the computer vision team - AI Engineers and the founder/CEO.
The role involves in-office collaboration five days a week plus field deployment as part of the work.
Requirements
What we're looking for:
- Deep expertise in ROS (Robot Operating System), ideally on aerial or mobile robotics platforms
- Strong control engineering background
- Degree in robotics, mechatronics, electrical or electronic engineering
- Proven track record shipping autonomous systems into production (not just research)
- Comfortable owning a complex robotics stack end-to-end with limited supervision
- Prior experience deploying robots reliably in unstructured outdoor environments is a real plus
- Exposure to drone autonomy, aerial robotics, or adjacent deep tech a bonus
Benefits
- Early stage, meaningful equity
- Competitive salary
- Senior role in building the robotics architecture from the ground up at a pivotal stage, with significant autonomy and direct impact on the company's technical direction.
Skills Required
- Deep expertise in ROS on aerial or mobile robotics
- Strong control engineering background
- Degree in robotics, mechatronics, electrical or electronic engineering
- Proven track record shipping autonomous systems into production
- Comfortable owning complex robotics stack with limited supervision
- Prior experience deploying robots in unstructured outdoor environments
- Exposure to drone autonomy or aerial robotics
What We Do
Airtree is a venture capital firm backing Aussie and Kiwi founders, building the iconic technology companies of tomorrow. We’re powered by our network, dedicating extraordinary resources to help founders shortcut company-building firsts and accelerate their journey from idea to global household name. As one of the largest and most active early-stage investors in Australia and New Zealand, Airtree’s 100+ portfolio features the region’s breakout tech companies, including Canva, Go1, Employment Hero, Pet Circle, Immutable and Linktree.
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