Senior Mechanical Engineer (Actuation)

Join our team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Actuation) and contribute to the development of our next-generation humanoid robotics system. You will lead the detailed design and analysis of actuators, guide junior engineers, collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team, and participate in creative brainstorming. You should have a strong background in electric actuation design, CAD proficiency, and experience in humanoid/legged robotics.

• Lead the detailed design and analysis of actuators, guiding junior engineers and collaborating with a cross-disciplinary team.
• Conduct engineering analysis to drive design decisions, compare concepts, and perform analysis to optimize and validate design.
• Create GD&T-informed drawings, a Bill of Material, and procurement documentation, and participate in pilot build of your designs.

• Understanding of motor control systems and PCB layout principles is preferred
• Experience in designing with planetary gears and linear transmissions is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• High proficiency in CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
• Knowledge of kinematics, structures (statics), dynamics, joints/mechanisms, and electromechanical packaging optimization
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated hands-on experience prototyping and testing mechanical components
• Experience in humanoid/legged robotics is preferred
• Mastery of engineering fundamentals / first principles
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration
• Great team player able to perform within a dynamic start-up environment
• The ability to multi-task and manage conflicting deadlines
• 6+ years in development of actuation and/or robotic systems or similar
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times