Senior Roboticist

Company:
FLX Solutions is pioneering functional robotics applications for the Construction and
Building Inspection/Maintenance industries with highly intelligent robots that are
miniaturized to operate in spaces humans can’t easily access. Our first product, The
FLX BOT, is a patented 1” diameter snake-like robot that is able to fit into these spaces
to inspect, map, and then perform any required maintenance.

Senior Roboticist:
We are seeking a unique individual who has experience taking mechatronic robotic
systems from prototype to market. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in
robotics and software development with experience in embedded systems and
hardware implementation is preferred. This is complimented by experience building and
leading a technical team along with the skillset to jump in and develop as needed.
Experience in both early stage startups and larger corporate environments is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the day to day software and robotics development of the FLX BOT during transition from MVP to market
• Define the technical roadmap to meet customer goals and advance fundraising efforts
• Build and manage team of robotics, software, and perception engineers
• Identify areas where additional talent is needed and formulate strategies to hire
• Assist in customer pilots and field trials
• Help set and manage budgets, timelines, and project changes
• Navigate DFM and design decisions towards go to market

Technical Skills:

• Experience with ROS and other robotic software solutions
• SLAM, sensor fusion, and path planning experience
• Developing and managing a 2D/3D perception stack
• 3D reconstruction is preferred
• Embedded System and Firmware experience is preferred:
  • Examples include: STM32, ESP32, and brushless motor systems
• Programming languages, including:
  • Python
  • Modern C++ (14/17/20)
• Experience with wireless communications is a plus
• Familiarity with source control and Git

Additional Skills:

• Previous success with taking robotic systems to market
• Understanding of the business constraints in early stage companies and able to work within them
• Self-starter with a positive and professional attitude, a high level of integrity, and strong personal work ethic
• History of building and leading technical teams - has been part of an organization that needed to scale rapidly
• Confident
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Highly collaborative mentality, but also the ability to effectively work independently
• A detail-oriented person who is proficient in collaboration and delegation of tasks with the ability to think critically and learn quickly
• Someone who can synthesize and present information effectively while withstanding and adapting to the rapid change of a start-up culture
• Willingness to stand up to the CEO on technical matters to drive the project forward

The Intangibles:
FLX Solutions is at an early stage and alignment with our core values is
critical:

• Do what you say, say what you do We all make mistakes. It is what we do afterwards that define us
• Treat all with respect. Period.
• Leave a situation better than you found it
• Just because something has always been done a certain way doesn’t mean it has to be
• We only have one planet and it is our responsibility to protect it
• Work hard and play harder (but don’t forget part one)

Skills, Experience, and Attributes:

• Have led/been involved in the successful fundraising of capital at an early stage tech startup (ideally hardware)
• Worked at an early stage startup and understand the culture
• Have a Rolodex of contacts and a plan to make it happen
• Is self-starting and gets it done right the first time
• Comfortable with 21st century business tech (web conference, Dropbox, etc.)
• Willing to fight (cleanly) for what they believe in but accept (graciously) the outcome if they are overruled
• Strong communicator whom people enjoy talking to and working with
• Can sell just about anything to anyone without them feeling slimy
• Education: Ideally have a diploma from somewhere in something but experience from the school of hard knocks is equally sufficient

If interested, please complete the questionnaire here