Job Purpose

EyeROV is seeking a high-caliber, multidisciplinary Lead Engineer to serve as the technical cornerstone of our R&D team. This versatile technical leader will drive the execution, innovation, and seamless integration of complex underwater robotic platforms.
The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced startup environments and possesses the unique ability to bridge the gap between Mechanical Product Design, Hardware Engineering, Embedded Firmware, and Software Systems. Beyond technical execution, you will play a pivotal role in scaling the engineering team by identifying resource gaps and leading the recruitment of high-quality talent to meet the needs of emerging projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Multidisciplinary Technical Leadership: Act as the primary technical authority, providing hands-on guidance across the "Full-Stack" of robotics: Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, and Software.
  • System-Level Integration: Own the holistic architectural design. Ensure that mechanical frames, power delivery systems, and communication protocols are synchronized for peak performance in harsh underwater environments.
  • Project & Resource Orchestration: Lead and mentor specialized resources from Product Design, Hardware, Embedded, and Software teams to deliver field-ready products on schedule.
  • Talent Acquisition & Team Scaling: Identify human resource requirements based on upcoming project roadmaps and technical requirements. Actively participate in the hiring process, from defining role specifications to conducting technical interviews and onboarding new talent.
  • End-to-End Product Lifecycle: Drive development from initial concept and rapid prototyping to validation, hyperbaric pressure testing, and final field deployment.
  • Structured Problem Solving: Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for complex, cross-domain issues (e.g., hardware-software timing bugs, structural integrity under pressure, or EMI/EMC interference).
  • Design Review & Quality Excellence: Oversee engineering design reviews (CAD, PCB, Firmware) to ensure adherence to Engineering Standards (GD&T, DFM, IPC, QAP/ATP).
  • Technical Synergy: Work closely with Technical Sales and Operations to convert customer requirements into actionable R&D tasks and maintain detailed BOMs and project budgets.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering (highly preferred) or a related multidisciplinary field (Robotics/Electrical/Mechanical).
  • Experience: Minimum of 5–7+ years of relevant industry experience in R&D and product development.
  • Domain Expertise: Proven track record of taking complex, hardware-integrated products from concept to volume production, ideally for harsh environments (Marine, Aerospace, or Defense).

Technical Skillset (Multidisciplinary Integration Requirement)

To succeed in this role, the candidate must demonstrate proficiency across:
  • Systems Architecture: Experience with ROS/ROS2, Linux environments, and distributed system design.
  • Embedded & Software Concepts: Strong understanding of embedded and software concepts; experience with real-time operating systems and standard industrial/robotic communication protocols.
  • Hardware & Power: Understanding of PCB design (Altium/KiCad), power electronics, and Battery Management Systems (BMS).
  • Mechanical & Simulation: Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD; understanding of FEA/CFD and sealing/waterproofing principles for high-pressure environments.
  • Tools: Command over Git workflows, CI/CD for hardware/software, and testing equipment (DSO, Logic Analyzers).


Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  1. Integration Success: Reliable functionality of hardware-software interfaces in field trials.
  2. Product Robustness: Reduction in Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for deployed systems.
  3. Team Building: Successful identification and onboarding of technical talent aligned with project timelines and resource requirements.
  4. Execution Speed: Ability to lead the team through rapid prototyping iterations without compromising technical documentation.
  5. Mentorship: Technical growth and increased autonomy of the specialized engineering resources under leadership.

Required Skills

Testing, Validation & Field Deployment Mechanical & Product Development Core Engineering & Systems Embedded, Electrical & Hardware R&D Execution & Documentation
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