Boston Dynamics · 1 hour ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Atlas
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $120K/yr
2+ years expBoston Dynamics is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Atlas Platform Mechanical Team, focusing on designing the external structure of the Atlas robot. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to engineer components that balance safety, durability, aesthetics, and scalability.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate heavily within the broader platform ME team, ID team, suppliers, and with program leaders on requirements, design concepts, key design decisions, and issue resolution
Develop new concepts and perform detailed analysis and testing on designs while considering constraints from multiple disciplines with a product-oriented focus
Create CAD models, drawings, specifications, assembly documentation, and test plans for parts and assemblies across the robot, with a specific focus on external shells and covers
Troubleshoot issues, determine root causes, document learnings, design and implement corrective and preventative solutions
Manage and work with outside vendors for components and assemblies that require outsourcing, high level of technical communication proficiency
Expertly manage several projects and designs concurrently while still meeting deadlines
Adapt quickly to changing project needs with a team first mindset
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
2+ years of experience designing components and systems within the fields of robotics, consumer or commercial products, industrial equipment or other relevant field
Strong intuition of engineering principles, ability to take on new things using this knowledge
Experience engineering production friendly designs, high performance systems, structural components, flexures, and compliant energy absorbing structures
Demonstrated ability to use CAD (Catia, NX, Solidworks, etc.) to model and analyze parts and assemblies with complex constrained geometry, willingness to learn new systems if required
Ability to design for various manufacturing methods, some experience with plastics, foam, rubber and other compliant materials
Able to scrutinize and optimize designs with hand calculations, FEA, CFD, etc
Experience building and testing your designs, knowledge of prototyping methods
Ability to produce detailed drawings using ASME standards including GD&T, (Y14.5-2018)
Have owned designs at various stages of development, from early prototypes to production
Soft skills: creative and team first thinking, excellent attention to detail, strong technical communication, a desire to take on new things, learn, and grow over time
Preferred
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401(k)
Paid time off
Annual bonus structure
Company
Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is an engineering company that specializes in building dynamic robots and software for human simulation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$37MKey Investors
SoftBank
2020-12-09Acquired
2019-02-06Series Unknown· $37M
Leadership Team
Robert Playter
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Theermann
Chief Strategy Officer
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