Advanced Robotics Mechanical Engineer, Frontier AI & Robotics
Amazon
San Francisco, CA, US
157,900.00 - 213,600.00 usd annually py
On-site
High degree-of-freedom robot design
Actuator selection and integration
Thermal management strategies
This role involves leading the mechanical design of complex robotic subsystems and full platforms for a research environment
Job Summary
This role involves leading the mechanical design of complex robotic subsystems and full platforms for a research environment.
Candidates will specify actuators for high-torque density applications and integrate sensors like LiDAR and stereo cameras into compact assemblies.
The position requires applying Design for Manufacturing principles to transition prototypes from concept to scalable builds of tens to hundreds of units.
Matching Summary
This role involves leading the mechanical design of complex robotic subsystems and full platforms for a research environment.
Salary
157,900.00 - 213,600.00 USD annually
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
High degree-of-freedom robot design
Actuator selection and integration
Thermal management strategies
Kinematic and dynamic analysis
Sensor integration (LiDAR, cameras)
Design for Manufacturing principles
Nice-to-have
Systems-thinking mindset
Bias toward action and rapid iteration
Cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
Passion for advancing state of the art
Research project contribution experience
Key Requirements
Experience with high-performance robots from concept to production
Strong grasp of cross-domain engineering tradeoffs
Ability to conduct root cause analysis on system-level failures