Tj Watson

About Tj Watson

Using my dual-degree in Robotics and Mechanical Engineering, I bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds by building computing resources for robotic systems. In my current role, my work spans across teams in hardware, software, systems and safety to design and realize the physical brains of self-driving vehicles. I enjoy tackling the challenges of incorporating high-end computing into an automotive environment, but I am also interested in robotics, aerospace, and other fields with hard problems to solve.

Experience

1. Senior Staff Hardware Tech Lead Manager (Tlm)

   Aurora

   Sep 2023 — Present

   I lead a talented team of Mechanical Engineers focused on designing the next-generation of autonomous computing technology. Our team is responsible for the Computer and computer-adjacent systems (like power regulation & distribution, telematics components, etc) module design for the automotive space.

Education

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  Bachelor's degree, Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• C++
• Creo Parametric
• Cam
• Laser Cutting
• Java
• Robotics
• Microsoft Office
• 3d Printing
• Mobile Robotics
• Matlab
• Band Saw
• Programming
• Hand Tools
• Milling
• Embedded Systems
• Hybrid-Systems
• Robot Programming
• Autodesk Software
• Cad
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Lisp
• Solidworks
• Circuit Analysis
• Lathe
• Cnc Mill