From 93be62651290bcbceaee2451f8c2212867ccc1ad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Orik Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:27:43 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add Hexagon role analysis and daily note --- 02_Projects/Hexagon Role Analysis.md | 236 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 07_Daily/2026-03-10.md | 18 ++ 2 files changed, 254 insertions(+) create mode 100644 02_Projects/Hexagon Role Analysis.md create mode 100644 07_Daily/2026-03-10.md diff --git a/02_Projects/Hexagon Role Analysis.md b/02_Projects/Hexagon Role Analysis.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b281236 --- /dev/null +++ b/02_Projects/Hexagon Role Analysis.md @@ -0,0 +1,236 @@ +# Hexagon Role Analysis + +**Created:** 2026-03-10 +**Status:** Active +**Related:** [[Job Hunt]], [[Career]], [[Robotics]] + +--- + +## Overview + +Analysis of four roles at Hexagon Robotics and Coders Connect for Claudio's career trajectory assessment. + +### Company Background: Hexagon Robotics + +Hexagon Robotics is a **newly established division (2025)** of Hexagon AB - a global leader in precision measurement, industrial metrology, and geospatial solutions. They are developing **humanoid robots** based in Zurich. + +**Key implications:** +- New division = early-stage opportunity with high growth potential +- Backed by a large, established parent company (financial stability) +- Humanoid robotics is a hot but speculative field +- Zurich location aligns with Claudio's base + +--- + +## Role Analysis + +### 1. Senior Software Engineer – Mission Control (Coders Connect) + +**URL:** https://www.jobin.cloud/careers/610063348f511000137a5707/jobs/698db3791215557ef630e21e + +**Salary:** CHF 120K–130K (explicit range) +**Location:** Zurich, 100% On-Site +**Posted:** 3 weeks ago + +#### Role Description +Building a Mission Control layer - the orchestration system that coordinates perception, manipulation, motion planning, and control into unified task execution. Architecture + integration + execution. + +#### Requirements +- 5+ years professional software engineering experience +- Strong C++ and Python in production environments +- Excellent understanding of architecture & design patterns +- CI/CD, version control, automated testing +- Linux-based development +- Strong communication skills + +#### Assessment + +| Dimension | Rating | Notes | +|-----------|--------|-------| +| **Fit Level** | **HIGH** | Direct match for system architecture, integration, C++/Python, robotics background | +| **CV Story (2-3yr)** | Architecture lead | "Architected mission control system for industrial humanoid robots" - strong systems story | +| **Skill Gains** | High | Distributed systems, orchestration, production-quality robotics software, cross-team coordination | +| **Risk/Pigeonhole** | Medium | Could become "integration guy" if not careful; need to stay close to algorithms | +| **Future Value** | High | Systems architects are valuable; this translates to staff/lead roles | + +**Pros:** +- Explicit salary transparency (CHF 120-130K) +- Architecture role = visibility and influence +- Early-stage system = ownership opportunity +- Clear career path to staff/Principal engineer +- Integrates with robotics subsystems (keeps domain relevance) + +**Cons:** +- More software/infrastructure than core robotics algorithms +- "Mission Control" could limit to orchestration layer +- Need to actively stay connected to motion planning/control + +--- + +### 2. Senior Robotics Engineer – Systems and Applications (Hexagon) + +**URL:** https://hexagon-robotics.onlyfy.jobs/job/jykiwwbnaldry0ret2ddcqbmx9jczn + +**Location:** Zurich, 100% + +#### Assessment (based on Hexagon context) + +| Dimension | Rating | Notes | +|-----------|--------|-------| +| **Fit Level** | **MEDIUM-HIGH** | Depends on specifics; "Systems and Applications" suggests integration/deployment focus | +| **CV Story (2-3yr)** | Systems integrator | "Deployed humanoid robotic systems in industrial applications" - practical impact story | +| **Skill Gains** | Medium-High | Application engineering, systems integration, customer-facing skills | +| **Risk/Pigeonhole** | Medium-High | "Applications" roles can become glorified technical support or deployment | +| **Future Value** | Medium | Application engineering valuable for product/BD roles, less for technical leadership | + +**Key Questions:** +- Is this R&D or customer deployment? +- How much autonomy in system design? +- Connection to core robotics development? + +--- + +### 3. Senior Motion Planning Engineer (Hexagon) + +**URL:** https://hexagon-robotics.onlyfy.jobs/job/rymycc3wkgqckpofvuv1mr9zidqfqd + +**Location:** Zurich, 100% + +#### Assessment (based on role title and Hexagon context) + +| Dimension | Rating | Notes | +|-----------|--------|-------| +| **Fit Level** | **HIGHEST** | Direct match with Claudio's ROS2 localization/mapping/planning background | +| **CV Story (2-3yr)** | Motion planning expert | "Led motion planning for humanoid robot locomotion and manipulation" - deep technical credibility | +| **Skill Gains** | Very High | Whole-body motion planning, MPC, manipulation planning, legged locomotion | +| **Risk/Pigeonhole** | Low | Motion planning is a core robotics competency; high demand skill | +| **Future Value** | Very High | Motion planning expertise translates across robotics domains; staff/lead path clear | + +**Pros:** +- Core robotics algorithm work +- Direct extension of Claudio's existing expertise +- Humanoid motion planning is cutting-edge +- High-value skill in job market + +**Cons:** +- Deep specialization risk (but in a valuable area) +- May limit breadth if too focused + +--- + +### 4. Senior Software Engineer (Hexagon) + +**URL:** https://hexagon-robotics.onlyfy.jobs/job/pqhu3mcuxr1ikvl73owhwvurytthcy + +**Location:** Zurich, 100% + +#### Assessment (based on role title) + +| Dimension | Rating | Notes | +|-----------|--------|-------| +| **Fit Level** | **HIGH** | General software engineering in robotics context | +| **CV Story (2-3yr)** | Robotics software engineer | "Built core software infrastructure for humanoid platform" | +| **Skill Gains** | Medium | Depends heavily on team placement | +| **Risk/Pigeonhole** | Medium | Generic title; need to understand actual work | +| **Future Value** | Medium | Strong if working on core systems; weaker if infrastructure/tools | + +**Key Questions:** +- Which subsystem? (control, perception, planning, infrastructure) +- Team size and autonomy? +- Connection to robotics algorithms? + +--- + +## Comparative Ranking + +### 1. **Senior Motion Planning Engineer (Hexagon)** ⭐ BEST FIT +- Direct alignment with Claudio's expertise +- Highest-value skill development +- Clear technical leadership path +- Cutting-edge domain + +### 2. **Senior Software Engineer – Mission Control (Coders Connect)** +- Strong systems/architecture story +- Good salary transparency +- Integration work with robotics relevance +- Staff/Principal engineer trajectory + +### 3. **Senior Robotics Engineer – Systems and Applications (Hexagon)** +- Risk of "applications" pigeonhole +- Need more info on role specifics +- Could be good if R&D-focused + +### 4. **Senior Software Engineer (Hexagon)** +- Too generic without more details +- Could be great or mediocre depending on placement + +--- + +## CV Tailoring Recommendations + +### For Motion Planning Engineer (Primary Target) + +#### Headline Options +- Senior Robotics Engineer | Motion Planning & Localization Systems +- Technical Lead | Autonomous Systems, Motion Planning, ROS2/PX4 +- Robotics Systems Lead | UAVs → Humanoids | Motion Planning Specialist + +#### Summary Emphasis +- Lead with motion planning expertise: "Senior robotics engineer with 5+ years leading motion planning, localization, and autonomous navigation systems for UAV platforms." +- Highlight transfer: "Transitioning expertise from aerial to humanoid robotics, with deep experience in real-time planning under dynamic constraints." + +#### Experience Bullet Rewrites +- **Motion Planning:** "Led development of motion planning stack for autonomous delivery drone, including global/local planners, trajectory optimization, and obstacle avoidance in GPS-denied environments." +- **Real-time Systems:** "Implemented MPC-based trajectory tracking at 100Hz with hardware-in-the-loop validation." +- **Cross-domain:** "Designed planning algorithms transferable to legged/manipulator platforms; familiar with whole-body planning concepts." + +#### Missing Keywords/Competencies to Address +- **Whole-body motion planning** - add as learning objective +- **Manipulation planning** - highlight any arm/gripper experience +- **Legged locomotion** - acknowledge as gap, show learning plan +- **MPC for manipulation** - expand MPC experience +- **Contact-rich planning** - new area to develop + +--- + +### For Mission Control Role (Secondary Target) + +#### Headline Options +- Senior Robotics Engineer | Systems Architecture & Integration +- Technical Lead | Mission Orchestration, Robotics Software Infrastructure + +#### Summary Emphasis +- Lead with architecture/integration: "Senior robotics engineer with proven track record architecting and integrating complex autonomous systems." +- Scale story: "Led team of 3-5 engineers building end-to-end autonomous drone platform, from perception to execution." + +#### Experience Bullet Rewrites +- **System Architecture:** "Architected modular flight software stack integrating perception, planning, and control layers with clean interfaces." +- **Integration:** "Built and maintained integration pipelines for multi-sensor fusion, state estimation, and control systems." +- **Production:** "Established CI/CD, automated testing, and simulation-to-real workflows for safety-critical autonomous systems." + +#### Missing Keywords/Competencies +- **Orchestration frameworks** - research ROS2 behavior trees, SMACC +- **State machines** - highlight any FSM/behavior tree experience +- **Distributed systems** - expand on multi-process/multi-node architecture + +--- + +## Action Items + +1. **Apply to Motion Planning Engineer role** - highest fit and value +2. **Apply to Mission Control role** - strong backup with clear trajectory +3. **Get more info on Systems and Applications role** before applying +4. **Clarify Senior Software Engineer specifics** before applying + +--- + +## Notes + +- Hexagon Robotics is new (2025) - early-stage opportunity with growth potential +- All roles are Zurich-based +- Consider applying to multiple roles simultaneously +- Network with Hexagon employees to understand team culture and trajectory + +--- + +**Tags:** #job-hunt #hexagon #robotics #career #analysis \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/07_Daily/2026-03-10.md b/07_Daily/2026-03-10.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..64c8766 --- /dev/null +++ b/07_Daily/2026-03-10.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# 2026-03-10 + +## Today (priorities + commitments) +- **CV**: prepare/update (send by **tomorrow lunchtime**) +- **Bike trip**: go biking (movement/energy priority) +- **Office**: clean up (**fully done today**, promised spouse) +- **Admin** (today or tomorrow): + - fix accident insurance + - message former employer re: pension funds / missing contracts +- **OpenClaw**: explore in more depth (only if time left) + +## Notes +- Claudio explicitly asked Orik to keep track of his to-dos and project-related next actions proactively. +- Health / movement matters today, not just admin work. + +## Project links +- [[02_Projects/Job Hunt]] +- [[02_Projects/Home Lab]]