VP of System Architecture

Role Overview

• Define and govern the reference system architecture across hardware and software domains focusing on modules interfaces
• Build a modular platform strategy that enables multiple robot variants and operational domains to be derived from a shared architectural foundation
• Drive architectural decisions on interfaces, middleware, data models, integration patterns, and the software backbone that supports future platform scaling
• Define how reuse, configuration, and hardware-specific adaptation are handled so new variants can be developed without unnecessary redesign
• Lead platform-level trade-offs across performance, agility, endurance, safety, manufacturability, and cost
• Embed diagnostics, functional safety, cybersecurity, over-the-air updates, and certification requirements into the architecture from the outset
• Partner with senior engineering leaders across software and hardware domains, and through the system engineering community to align on direction, influence execution, and translate long-term architecture into practical delivery

Requirements

• MSc in Systems Engineering, Electronics, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Significant experience in system architecture and modularity leadership within robotics, autonomous systems, medical devices, automotive, aerospace, or other complex mechatronic environments
• Proven track record of architecting and evolving complex platforms rather than one-off systems
• Experience defining modular architectures and enabling reuse across multiple product variants
• Strong understanding of hardware and software co-design principles across sensors, actuators, compute, control systems, middleware, and power management
• Good understanding of autonomy-related systems such as perception, localisation, navigation, motion planning, or fleet-level coordination
• Experience with real-time systems, platform middleware, and system integration (V model) in complex industrial or safety-relevant environments
• Ability to translate customer needs, business direction, and technical constraints into clear architectural decisions
• Experience balancing performance, safety, manufacturability, scalability, and product maturity in real-world systems
• Proven ability to influence across teams, drive alignment, and lead change without relying solely on formal authority
• Strong communication and influence skills, sound judgement, and the ability to simplify complex architectural questions for a broad technical audience
• Proven ability to translate company strategy and mid
• to long-term technology vision into a clear, executable roadmap, along with effective governance to drive its execution.

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security

Benefits

• Fair market salary
• Attractive employee stock ownership plan