Physical AI Expert

Job#: 3038130

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking for a Physical AI Expert to help innovate and lay out the roadmap for our client's Physical AI landscape!

Overview

This consultant will provide strategic guidance on embodied AI, robot foundation models, autonomous systems, robotics commercialization, research partnerships, fundraising, and talent acquisition. This consultant will be a thought partner to executive leadership and help shape the company's long term Physical AI roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

* Advise executive leadership on Physical AI strategy.

* Review technical roadmap and research priorities.

* Evaluate emerging trends in robot foundation models and embodied intelligence.

* Facilitate introductions to investors, strategic partners, customers, and researchers.

* Provide feedback on technical architecture and commercialization strategy

Minimum Qualifications

* Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship and be a US citizen

* Able and willing to work in a hybrid capacity in the Washington DC area

* Internationally recognized expert in:

* Robotics

* Embodied AI

* Robot Learning

* Foundation Models

* Autonomous Systems

* Physical AI

* 10+ years of leadership in:

* Research institutions

* Major AI labs

* Robotics startups

* Fortune 500 innovation organizations

* Demonstrated impact through:

* Publications

* Patents

* Startup formation

* Commercial deployments

* Industry standards

* PhD or equivalent industry distinction in AI, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field.

* Recognized leadership in Physical AI, embodied intelligence, robotics, or autonomous systems.

* Demonstrated history of influential research, products, or startup creation.

* Strong professional network across academia, industry, and venture capital.

Nice to Have Skills

* Prior advisory experience.

* Experience founding or scaling venture-backed startups.

* Track record of technology transfer from research to commercial deployment.

* Experience with World Foundation Models, Visual-Language-Action (VLA) systems, or humanoid robotics.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career…