Job title: Head of Technology
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Robotics
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: USD $175,000.00
Salary to: USD $175,000.00
Location: Chicago, IL
Job published: 09/02/2026
Job ID: 209216

Job Description

Head of Technology | Robotics (Perception/Navigation) | Chicago, IL | Up to $175,000

 

Join a growing Robotics startup as a Head of Technology to lead the architecture, delivery, and scale-up of robotics platforms from development to real-world deployment.

 

What you’ll do

  • Own the ROS2 system architecture and technical design (hard requirement)
  • Define and execute the technical roadmap
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing robotics engineering team
  • Make informed decisions using MoveIt and Nav2
  • Bridge communication between engineering teams and executive leadership
  • Drive production-grade robotics deployments (not just research prototypes)

 

What you bring

  • Deep expertise in ROS2 architecture
  • Practical experience with MoveIt and Nav2
  • Proven leadership in robotics or autonomous systems teams
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills
  • Track record of shipping and supporting robots in production environments

 

If you want to shape the future of robotics and lead from the front, we’d love to hear from you.