8+ years of experience in robotics, automation, aerospace, or similar design spaces.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
Proven experience in designing for mass manufacturing and scaling supply chains.
Expertise in CAD tools and proficiency in CAE tools (FEA, CFD).
Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis for precise assemblies.
Motivated to mentor less experienced engineers in best practices.
Drive for continuous improvements in cost, mass, and performance metrics.
Responsibilities
Drive key technical decisions related to performance, cost, production, and reliability of humanoid hardware.
Design the mechanical architecture for actuators, batteries, embedded electronics, and structural components.
Collaborate with AI, software, manufacturing, and electrical teams to create integrated hardware solutions.
Lead the establishment of mechanical engineering disciplines and practices within the team.
Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Shape the future of advanced humanoid robotics through innovative design and decision-making.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production metrics.
Benefits
Market standard benefits including health, vision, dental, and 401k.
Equity options available as part of the compensation package.
Emphasis on an inspiring work culture and impactful mission to shape future technologies.
Full Job Description
At Foundation, we are designing a humanoid optimized to operate in rugged conditions to push the bounds of potential robotic applications.
You'll be one of the core owners of the hardware for our humanoid platform and get to drive key technical decisions surrounding performance, cost, production, and reliability.
This role touches all of the humanoid hardware including actuators, battery, embedded electronics, structures, harnessing,
Working alongside AI, software, manufacturing, and electrical teams, you'll develop tightly integrated hardware that enables the next generation of intelligent robotic systems.
As a technical leader, you'll help establish the mechanical engineering discipline, mentor engineers, define architecture, and shape the future of one of the most advanced humanoid robotics platforms in the world.
What Kind of Person We are Looking for:
8+ years experience in robotics, automation, aerospace, or similar design spaces.
Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
Proven track record designing for mass manufacturing and scaling suppliers to volume.
Expert in common tools like CAD, and proficient in CAE tools like FEA, CFD, thermal analysis, etc.
Motivated to coach peers and juniors through best engineering practices and drive rigorous technical decision making.
Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis for high-precision assemblies and the associated high-volume manufacturing processes.
Excited to implement continual improvements for various metrics like cost, mass, performance supporting production.
Benefits
We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.) and equity. Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.
Salary
The annual compensation is expected to be between $180,000 - $300,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
