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Principal Robotics System Architect (f/m/d)

100% Zürich

Hexagon Robotics is a division of Hexagon – a global leader in precision measurement. Established in 2025, Hexagon Robotics develops humanoid robots for industrial sectors to address labor shortages and enable the transition from automation to autonomy. The first humanoid product, AEON, was launched in June 2025 and combines agility, awareness, spatial intelligence and versatility to provide a market-leading solution for automotive, transportation, aerospace, manufacturing, and logistics customers

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As a Principal Robotics System Architect, you will oversee the system architecture for the robotics subsystem throughout the entire development lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include close coordination with stakeholders, specialized robotics teams, and subject matter experts to design effective solutions that fulfill product requirements. You will define and manage system-level requirements, ensuring that all engineering teams remain aligned with the project’s goals and technical standard

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Your Miss

• ionLead the architecture of robotics systems from concept to deployment, ensuring consistency across all development pha
• sesCollaborate with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and domain experts to design solutions that meet product ne
• edsDefine and manage system requirements for robotics algorithms and platform dependencies, ensuring clear communication and adhere
• nceWork with leadership and product management to assess feasibility and impact of new use cases and applicati
• onsMaintain system documentation, including architecture diagrams, interface specifications, and design gui
• desIdentify and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable architectu
• resStay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in robotic system des
• ignProactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecy
• cleCoordinate system integration across robotics functions to ensure seamless operation and compatibil

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Your Skil

• lsetBachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discip
• lineAt least 15 years of relevant industry experience, including a minimum of 5 years specializing in system architecture design, ideally within the mobile robotics se
• ctorStrong expertise in robotic system design, with a thorough understanding of sensor fusion, control algorithms, and perception sys
• temsProficiency in mechatronic system design, robotics sensory systems, real-time computing, and software design patt
• ernsExperience with integration of AI and machine learning sub-systems, as well as autonomous robots is a strong
• plusFamiliarity with both resource-constrained embedded systems and high-performance computing platf
• ormsExcellent problem-solving abilities and a demonstrated capacity to manage and balance trade-offs between engineering effort, system performance and scalabi

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What You’l

• l GetFlexible working hours and a hybrid model for real work-life ba
• lanceGenerous vacation: 25–30 days depending o
• n ageCHF 500 mobility credit for sustainable comm
• utingBonus system & strong pension contribu
• tionsTailored training & development opportun
• itiesRelocation support for a smooth
• startDiscounts on health, mobility & entertai
• nmentTeam events and a flat hierarchy where your voice c
• ountsA warm, international culture built on respect and collabor

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