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# Senior Principal Robotics Hardware Architect

- **Company:** Analog Devices
- **Location:** Wilmington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $184,030.0 - $266,485.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Artificial Intelligence, Encodings, Software Debugging, Firmware, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.oriontalent.com/search-jobs/career/11679386/senior-principal-robotics-hardware-architect-massachusetts-ma-wilmington

## About the Role

* 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

Leadership in Matrix Organizations

 * 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

## Description

* 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 require 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

Required Profile:

This role requires a technical leader with a strong background and capability in electronics and the intersection of IC-level hardware with overall system performance. Someone who excels in collaborative environments, and in technical thought leadership, not a traditional engineering manager. Existing domain expertise and hands-on development in robotics development and deployment is required, preferably with a robot OEM. The role is primarily one of thought leadership, technical expertise and influence.