Robotics Engineer

Physical AI Engineering & Strategy, Senior Consultant

Duration: 1 year (Contract-to-Hire)

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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Consultant in Physical AI Engineering & Strategy to join the EY Artificial Intelligence and Data team. This is a critical, high-visibility role focused on advancing the integration of AI with robotics and digital twin systems
, particularly working with robot dogs and humanoids (Unitree) and the NVIDIA Omniverse ecosystem
. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics and AI innovation labs, primarily based in Alpharetta, GA, with the chance to drive long-term advancements in Physical AI across industries.

• Design and implement scalable AI + robotics solutions that integrate both software and hardware.
• Develop and showcase robotics demos
  , presenting at EY-hosted innovation summits and technology showcases.
• Lead development in robotics systems including kinematics, perception, decision-making, and control algorithms.
• Apply expertise in NVIDIA Omniverse, Isaac Sim, and related simulation tools to create real-world applications.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to define requirements and provide technical leadership
  .
• Conduct market analysis and monitor AI/robotics trends to influence solution strategies.
• Guide projects through the full lifecycle from design to deployment, ensuring innovation and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor’s in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  .
• 3–6 years of hands‑on experience in Robotics, Digital Twin, and AI (Computer Vision / Deep Learning / Reinforcement Learning).
• Strong proficiency in Python, C++, or Java
  .
• Expertise with ROS (Robot Operating System), Isaac Sim, and simulation environments
  .
• Deep knowledge of robotics systems (kinematics, dynamics, control, sensor integration such as LIDAR & cameras).
• Practical experience with NVIDIA ecosystem (Omniverse, Isaac, CUDA).
• Proficiency in Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Num Py, Pandas for AI/ML solutions.
• Experience with Dev Ops tools (GIT, Azure Dev Ops, Jira) and Agile methodologies
  .
• Strong communication skills for client‑facing discussions, demos, and team collaboration.

• Master’s or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, or related Engineering discipline.
• Research/publications in robotics, automation, or digital twin technologies.
• Experience in Computer Vision (OpenCV, object detection, recognition, tracking).
• Expertise in path planning, motion planning, and adaptive control systems
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• Experience with Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) testing
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• Familiarity with Generative AI or Agentic AI applications in robotics.
• Background with Cosmos or similar data management platforms
  .

• Work with EY’s cutting‑edge AI labs and innovation teams.
• Be part of a long‑term, high‑impact role shaping the future of Physical AI.
• Opportunity to lead next‑generation robotics projects with global visibility.
• Competitive open bill rate – aligned with candidate’s best rate
  .

Mid‑Senior level

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