What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded AI Architect position at Mantu?
We are looking for a senior embedded AI architect with hands-on experience on NVIDIA edge computing platforms to support the design and deployment of machine safety and operator detection systems on heavy industrial equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Define and document the embedded AI architecture for NVIDIA Orin NX and Thor IGX platforms across multiple product lines
- Translate high-level commercial requirements into hardware/software architecture blueprints
- Evaluate performance vs. cost trade-offs across platform tiers (ECM, Orin NX, Thor IGX)
- Collaborate with product, safety, and integration teams to align architecture with production timelines
- Support feature set definition and roadmap planning for aftermarket-to-autonomy upgrade paths
- Present architecture proposals to senior stakeholders and VP-level leadership
Profile Requirement
- 5 years in embedded systems architecture, preferably in industrial, automotive, or heavy equipment environments
- Hands-on experience with NVIDIA Jetson / Orin NX / Thor IGX platforms
- Strong understanding of object detection, segmentation, and perception pipelines on edge hardware
- Familiarity with hardware/software integration constraints in safety-critical environments
- Experience working within cost-driven, requirements-based engineering organizations
- Ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-moving programs with accelerated delivery timelines
- 4 days on site in peoria