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Boston Dynamics

Robot type
Humanoid · Warehouse and Logistics
Location
USA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Aug 19, 2026
Salary
$116,479–$145,598 a year
Full-time

Senior Consultant - Electromechanical Engineer

Job description

The Senior Consultant works directly with external clients and project leadership on paid engagements to execute the development and delivery of electromechanical systems largely for payloads and systems built on top of our core physical platforms. This team member should have experience in projects related to customization of our core platforms, application development or sensor / payload configuration, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or other complex systems development, and comfort or experience in rapid prototyping environments.

Boston Dynamics Consulting exists to help make remarkably capable robots commonplace in the physical world.

Job responsibilities

  • Support Project Directors & Software Leaders to develop and deliver custom electromechanical solutions that integrate with our core robot and fleet management products to accelerate the adoption of robotics &…
  • Act as an external-facing technical representative, leveraging deep product knowledge to synthesize customer insights into actionable technical solutions and custom applications
  • Work as part of a cross-functional team to support the development and implementation of payloads or mechanical physical systems that scale across autonomous systems.
  • Drive resolution of complex, high-risk technical challenges in projects that span perception systems, controls systems, safety systems, advanced compute, and hardware/software integration
  • Prepare executive-level presentations and technical documentation that summarize key findings and deliverables.
  • Assist in facilitating technical requirements and sprint planning sessions.
  • Move fast, but intentionally, to bring new technology tools that help guide our investments in core robotics / software capabilities, tools, and infrastructure
  • Stay informed on industry developments and share insights with relevant stakeholders.

Job requirements

  • Expertise in electromechanical system development and engineering platforms, as well as physical AI systems.
  • Knowledge or experience in robotics (especially our core platforms), embedded systems, perception systems, or related fields.
  • Strong grasp of hardware/software trade-offs and cross-disciplinary systems thinking.
  • Ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable requirements.
  • Organized and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving capabilities.
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in robotics or physical systems software engineering or embedded systems development.
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment preferred.

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