The Role
Lead the execution and delivery of complex interdisciplinary systems in an autonomous materials lab, enhancing R&D processes through integration of robots, software, and scientific workflows.
Summary Generated by Built In
Radical AI, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that is accelerating scientific research & development. We are at the forefront of innovation in the field of materials R&D, a critical driver for advancing our most cutting-edge industries and shaping the future. Breaking away from the traditionally slow and costly R&D process, Radical AI leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to pioneer generative materials science. This innovative field blends AI, engineering, and materials science, revolutionizing how materials are created and discovered. Radical AI's approach speeds up R&D and addresses global challenges, setting new benchmarks in technology and sustainability.
The opportunity
As a Technical Program Manager for the autonomous materials lab, you will own the execution and delivery of complex, multidisciplinary systems that combine robotics, laboratory instrumentation, software, data infrastructure, and materials science workflows.
Your experience and vision will shape both the physical and systematic implementation of lab automation. You will work closely with Mechatronics, Roboticists, Mechanical Engineering and Material Scientists to to meet rigorous and sometimes dynamic design requirements at a profound deployment speed.
Mission
- Own end-to-end program execution for the autonomous lab, from concept through deployment and iteration
- Define and manage technical roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, and risks across hardware, software, and scientific workflows
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including robotics, controls, perception, software, data science, and materials researchers
- Drive system-level integration of robots, AMRs, vision systems, lab instruments, and orchestration software
- Translate scientific objectives into clear technical requirements, success metrics, and validation plans
- Establish and maintain program tracking (schedules, KPIs, risk registers, change management)
- Identify integration, reliability, and scaling risks early and lead mitigation efforts
- Facilitate technical design reviews, readiness reviews, and post-deployment retrospectives
- Ensure alignment between experimental throughput goals, automation capabilities, and operational constraints
- Communicate program status, tradeoffs, and decisions clearly to engineering leadership and stakeholders
- Bring an attitude of collaboration and openmindedness, to facilitate fearless and creative problem solving that empowers our team to ship world class technology at an unprecedented speed.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in technical program management, systems engineering, or technical product management
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary technical programs involving hardware and software
- Strong understanding of robotics, automation systems, and/or laboratory instrumentation
- Experience working with engineering teams on system integration, validation, and deployment
- Ability to decompose ambiguous problems into executable plans with clear ownership and timelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, R&D-driven environments with evolving requirements
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering and scientific disciplines.
Pluses
- Familiarity with materials science, chemistry labs, or high-throughput experimentation
- Experience with autonomous systems, robotics workcells, AMRs, or industrial automation
- Experience managing programs involving vision systems, sensing, or closed-loop experimentation
- Background in agile development, hardware-software co-design, or systems engineering methodologies
- Experience scaling prototypes into production or semi-production research environments
- Prior startup experience or ownership of systems from early prototype through production
What we offer
- A competitive compensation package also includes the best in benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
- Mental health and wellness support
- 14+ company holidays per year
- 401K
- Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research.
- A mission: an opportunity to fundamentally change the way humanity makes progress through materials science discovery.
Salary Description
Competitive salary + Equity + Benefits; base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Disclosure
Radical AI is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
Top Skills
AI
Data Infrastructure
Laboratory Instrumentation
Machine Learning
Robotics
Software
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The Company
What We Do
Radical AI is accelerating materials R&D.
Through the integration of artificial intelligence, engineering, materials science, and applied research, we are changing the way materials are designed, developed, and discovered. In doing so we are tackling the world's most pressing problems.
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