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Google DeepMind · 1 month ago

Staff Mechanical Engineer, Gemini Robotics

Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$183K/yr - $271K/yr

10+ years exp

DeepMind is a leading company in artificial intelligence, dedicated to advancing the state of the art while ensuring public benefit. They are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to develop core hardware systems for advanced robots, contributing to projects that enhance physical capabilities and improve lives globally.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentFoundational AIMachine Learning

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop structural and kinematic systems that define the physical capabilities of advanced mobile robots, specifically focusing on the rapid development of prototype mechanisms relevant to dexterous manipulation

Design and validate custom actuation systems, applying fundamental knowledge of transmission design, gear geometry, and tribology to optimize the performance of high-torque density robotic joints

Utilize advanced surface modeling techniques to design complex end effectors and anthropomorphic structures, optimizing for both functional dexterity and industrial design form factors

Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using GD&T (ASME Y14.5), ensuring designs meet the performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards required for precision robotics hardware

Collaborate across teams to integrate complex software-enabled subsystems within strict volume constraints, ensuring seamless operation in dynamic environments

Leverage expertise in high-performance materials to balance strength, weight, and compliance. Conduct rigorous mechanical testing, failure analysis, and troubleshooting of complex mechanical systems using lab equipment

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringRoboticsCAD Design ToolsGD&T StandardsCustom Actuator DevelopmentMaterial SelectionPrecision ManufacturingSoft Skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field

10+ years of experience in robotics or a similar field, with a specific focus on designing, building, and testing precision mechanisms for complex electromechanical systems

Proven track record working in a company that has shipped complex software-enabled products incorporating compute, sensors, actuators, and structural components

Expert proficiency with CAD design tools (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, CATIA) and PDM systems

Strong understanding of GD&T drafting standards (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance analysis

Extensive experience with high-performance materials and precision manufacturing processes

Preferred

Proficiency designing custom gears, planetary gearboxes, or strain-wave actuation systems including KISSsoft or Romax for gearbox modeling and optimization

Proficiency in simulation and analysis tools (FEA) for structural and thermal optimization

Experience in advanced surface modeling for complex organic shapes

Experience with the design and validation of robotic end effectors or humanoid hands

Experience with volume manufacturing processes (casting, injection molding)

Experience transitioning designs from early concepts (NPI, EVT, DVT) to production

Familiarity with working with contract manufacturers and global supply chain partners

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Company

Google DeepMind

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Google DeepMind aims to research and build safe artificial intelligence system to solve intelligence and advance science and humanity. It is a sub-organization of Google.

Founded in 2010

London, England, GBR

501-1000 employees