Robotics Competitions and R&D Lead (Mumbai)

Company Description ROBO-G® is a robotics learning solutions company dedicated to delivering a hands-on, playful approach to education. Leveraging globally recognized Lego Education kits, ROBO-G® brings STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to life through robotics. The programs are designed to ignite curiosity, encourage teamwork, and actively engage children’s senses to enhance their understanding. ROBO-G® aims to inspire children to explore the world of robotics technology at an early age, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.

Role Description This is a full-time, in office role based in Bengaluru for a Robotics Competitions and R&D; Lead.

We are looking for a Robotics Competition Specialist who can take complete ownership of robotics Olympiad planning, training, content creation, and competition execution. This role requires a strong technical background, prior experience in robotics competitions, and the ability to design meaningful learning and competition experiences for students.

Key Responsibilities: Train and mentor students (ages 5-15) for robotics competitions such as Indian Robotics Olympiad (IRO), World Robot Olympiad (WRO), FIRST LEGO League (FLL), or similar Teach core robotics and programming concepts Analyze competition rules and break challenges Create detailed training plans, timelines, and preparation roadmaps Design strategies aligned with real-world problem-solving and competition constraints Design, build, program, and fine-tune competition robots Develop clean, reusable, and efficient programs (blocks / MicroPython / Arduino-based) Support robot calibration, testing, and performance optimization Prepare teams for robot inspection, trial runs, and judging Work closely with the core team to continuously improve Olympiad structure and quality Manage competition-day execution (offline/online) Coordinate with students, parents, organizers, and judges Handle last-minute troubleshooting and decision-making during events Ensure smooth execution and a positive learning experience for participants

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering, robotics, mechatronics, electronics, computer science, or related field 1-5 years of prior experience in robotics competitions, STEM education, or coaching Strong hands-on experience with LEGO Robotics/SPIKE/EV3/Arduino / Micro: bit (any) and block-based coding and/or MicroPython/C++ Solid understanding of competition-based robotics workflows Ability to plan independently and take ownership of deliverables Strong communication and documentation skills Experience participating in or coaching WRO, IRO, FLL, Robocup, etc. Experience in designing Olympiad challenges or rulebooks Content creation skills (training material, presentations, videos, or guides) Willingness to travel for competitions and workshops Passion for mentoring and STEM education Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4lzayk