Atlas Senior Mechanical Engineer

Boston Dynamics

Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
Design of key gripper subsystems
Develop and analyze mechanisms
Apply engineering fundamentals
We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design and development of Atlas’s grippers

Job Summary

  • We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design and development of Atlas’s grippers.
  • You’ll work on novel mechanisms and assemblies—balancing dexterity, force capability, manufacturability, and durability—while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver hardware that directly impacts Atlas’s ability to interact with the world.
  • Support prototyping, bring-up, and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.

Matching Summary

We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design and development of Atlas’s grippers.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • design of key gripper subsystems
  • develop and analyze mechanisms
  • apply engineering fundamentals
  • use CAD (3DX/Catia)
  • collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • support prototyping and issue resolution

Nice-to-have

  • strong fundamentals in mechanics
  • track record of building precision mechanisms
  • balancing competing requirements

Key Requirements

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Experience designing and delivering hardware
  • Demonstrated ability to take ownership

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