Experience in designing high-performance mechanical structures and mechanisms, preferably in robotics
Advanced proficiency in CAD software, especially SolidWorks
Strong understanding of ASME drafting standards including GD&T
Experience in transitioning designs from concept to production
Familiarity with various production processes including casting and composites
Ability to design lightweight, high-performance structures and compliant mechanisms
Responsibilities
Interpret open-ended design requirements into detailed specifications
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop prototype robots
Innovate mechanisms and structures to enhance robot performance
Create and manage CAD models and engineering documentation
Perform analyses, validate designs, and ensure compliance with standards
Troubleshoot design issues and implement solutions
Manage external vendors to ensure quality in outsourced components
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
23 days of PTO plus sick leave and paid holidays
401(k) with employer matching
Equity participation for employees
Daily catered lunch and snacks
Collaboration with leading experts in AI and robotics
Opportunity to significantly influence product initiatives
Full Job Description
About The Role
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer on the Core Platform team, you'll play a key part in turning ambitious, open-ended ideas into high-performing, real-world robotics solutions. Your work will span hands-on design, collaborative prototyping, and technical validation, driving innovation in mechanisms, and structures. You'll develop detailed CAD models and documentation, ensure manufacturability and safety, and work closely with cross-disciplinary teams and vendors-all while adapting to rapidly evolving project needs. This is an opportunity for creative engineers who thrive on solving complex problems and shaping the future of robotic design.
What You'll Do
Interpret Open-Ended Design Requirements: Help transform broad project requirements into detailed, pragmatic design specifications for new systems and components.
Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work with engineers from various disciplines to brainstorm, design, and develop prototype robots that meet challenging performance targets.
Innovate with Mechanisms and Structures: Design and refine innovative mechanisms, interfaces, and structures that elevate robot performance, from energy-absorbing crash protection to ergonomic robot coverings.
CAD Design & Documentation: Create and manage CAD models, engineering drawings, assembly documentation, and test plans for parts and assemblies.
Analysis and Validation: Perform necessary analyses on new designs, validate them through bench tests, and ensure that they meet all performance, safety, and manufacturability standards.
Troubleshoot and Implement Solutions: Identify and resolve design issues by determining root causes and implementing effective corrective and preventative measures.
Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors for components and assemblies that require outsourcing, ensuring that third-party designs meet Humanoid's stringent requirements.
Adapt to Changing Needs: Stay flexible and responsive to changing project requirements while maintaining a team-first, collaborative mindset.
What We're Looking For
BSME with 5+ years of relevant experience
Experience designing high-performance mechanical structures, motion mechanisms, and integrated systems, ideally in robotics or comparable high-precision fields.
Advanced proficiency in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, Creo etc.) with experience in FEA and topology optimization. We use Solidworks.
Strong understanding of ASME drafting standards, including GD&T (Y14.5-2018).
Experience transitioning designs from early concepts (NPI, EVT, DVT) to production.
Familiarity with production processes such as casting, sheet metal, stamping, hydroforming, composites, and compliant energy-absorbing structures.
Creative and collaborative thinking with a team-first mentality.
What We Offer
Comprehensive health coverage for US-based employees, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with virtual care and employee assistance resources.
Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of PTO (accrued), separate sick leave, and paid company holidays.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Equity included-we believe builders should share in what they build.
Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in-office.
Collaboration with top-tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.
For this role in Massachusetts, the expected base salary range is $160K-$215K USD per year; your placement in that range depends on how your experience maps to our internal leveling.
About Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is an American engineering and robotics design company founded in 1992 as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The company is best known for the development of BigDog, a quadruped robot designed for the U.S. military. Boston Dynamics has also developed a number of other robots, including Spot, a four-legged robot designed for indoor and outdoor operation, and Atlas, a humanoid robot designed for a variety of search and rescue tasks. In 2013, the company was acquired by Google X, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. In 2020, the company was acquired by Hyundai Motor Group. Boston Dynamics is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
