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Robot type
Humanoid · Warehouse and Logistics
Location
WalthamMassachusettsUSA
Job type
Product
Posted
Aug 10, 2026
Salary
$178,000–$215,000 a year
Full-time

Principal Technical Program Manager - Actuators

Job description

As the Lead Actuation Technical Program Manager for a new product team you will help coordinate the development lifecycle of robotics actuators from early stage design coordination to mass production.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, firmware, and controls engineers as well as stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of performance-optimized humanoid actuator subsystems, including motors, gearboxes, and PCBAs.

Boston Dynamics is adding a Principal Technical Program Manager - Actuators to our Atlas Program Management Team.

Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges.

Job responsibilities

  • Work with functional leads to establish a schedule within the master program schedule and track performance
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
  • Use resource planning to identify bottlenecks, unblock them, and adjust schedules accordingly
  • Continually track projects and report project status and critical path to stakeholders
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks to project delivery, and implement effective contingency plans when necessary
  • Coordinate with Operations Program Manager to ensure on-time delivery of all critical components
  • Coordinate design reviews to ensure all required deliverables meet high engineering standards, enabling a seamless transition from development to manufacturing
  • Ensure rigorous documentation, change control, and versioning of components and assemblies

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