For more than 40 years, SRI has been at the forefront of robotics research and development. In the lab and beyond, SRI drives innovation through government and commercial projects and proves the value of those ideas through technology licensing or creation of top tier spinoff companies. The Robotics Program Director will provide the vision that will foster the next wave of technical innovation in robotics development. Read More About SRI Robotics

The Robotics Program Director will bring strength in strategy, contract research and devlopment, bid and proposal and operations.  We seek an individual with accomplishments in academics, government, and/or industry with experience winning and executing R&D projects for DARPA, IARPA or similar agencies. Thriving in a fast-paced environment that combines the excitement and innovation of startups and the rigor, process and infrastructure of an established organization, this individual will appreciate the mission that comes with SRI’s charter to not only excel in but be the best organization creating meaningful technology that changes people’s lives.

Based within our headquarters in Menlo Park, CA, the Robotics Program Director will be chartered with managing a portfolio of robotics technology projects while driving and fostering business development relationships with government and commercial organizations.

In this leadership role, the successful candidate will:

• Act as the strategic director of research for Robotics
• Function as the General Manager
  • business development expertise
  • operational budget oversight

• U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level U.S. government security clearance.
• Experience proposing, winning, and leading DARPA, IARPA or other Government R&D projects, and successful commercialization of robotics technology.
• Ph.D. or MS in robotics, AI, or Machine Learning with 10 years’ experience is required.
• Deep understanding and application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Robotic capabilities
• Successful profit and loss management experience.
• Track record of accomplishment, and demonstrable success in leadership, strategic thinking, metrics driven outcomes, systems and innovation.
• Proven track record building, mentoring and scaling world-class R&D teams.
• Analytic and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals.

The salary range is: $154,080-$229,000. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/.

SRI International, an over 75-year strong pioneering research institute, has a rich history supporting government and industry. Our innovations have created new industries, billions of dollars in market value and lasting benefits to society. SRI is organized around broad disciplines and capabilities, with research and development divisions and labs to groups who excel at identifying new opportunities, developing products and creating custom solutions. Our organization is driven by impact - delivering unique solutions for the world's important challenges and transforming ideas into reality for clients and partners.