Principal Systems Architect

Principal Systems Architect Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further. ABOUT THE ROLE We're hiring a Principal Systems Architect to join our Systems Engineeeing team based in London. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Develop and implement technical strategies aligned with the company’s mission and long-term goals. - Collaborate with cross-functional leads and subject matter experts to architect robust, scalable systems that satisfy product requirements. - Define and manage system-level requirements and ensure alignment across all engineering teams. - Create and maintain system documentation, including block diagrams, interface specifications, and design narratives. - Present architectural directions, trade-offs, and technical roadmaps to the leadership team. - Lead trade studies and apply structured, evidence-based decision-making to guide critical design choices. - Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring architectural efficiency, reliability, and scalability. - Stay up-to-date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices relevant to robotic system design. - Establish technical standards and best practices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety guidelines. - Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development lifecycle. - Guide system integration efforts and coordinate with mechanical, electrical, software, and AI teams. - Support system integration efforts to ensure high system performance and reliability. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. - 15+ years relevant industry experience in technical leadership positions, including 5+ years of experience in system architecture design, preferably in robotics or complex embedded systems. - Strong knowledge of robotic system design, including kinematics, dynamics, control algorithms, and perception systems. - Proficiency in hardware-software co-design, real-time computing, and middleware frameworks - Experience with AI/ML integration, sensor fusion, and autonomous decision-making systems. - Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and high-performance computing platforms. - Understanding of wireless communication protocols, power management strategies, and battery technologies. - Experience with system simulation tools such as Gazebo, Simulink, or similar modeling environments. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage trade-offs between performance, cost, and complexity WHAT WE OFFER - Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), separate sick leave, and paid bank holidays and company holidays. - Fully funded private healthcare for UK employees, with broad provider access, virtual and in‑person care, and strong mental health and serious illness support. - Pension scheme with a total 8% contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings. - Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in‑office. - Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics. - Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.