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Robot type
Humanoid
Location
AustinTexasUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Full-time

Staff Drivetrain Engineer

Job description

We're looking for highly motivated and talented engineers with hands-on experience and a passion for robotics to join our team. Specifically, we seek a Staff Drivetrain Engineer with proven capabilities in drivetrain design – gear design, gearbox architectures, and testing.

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.

Job responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, design, build, and test drivetrain technologies for use in electric actuators
  • Design drivetrains to optimize for mass, volume, inertia, efficiency, torques, and speeds
  • Design gear tooth profiles to optimize for backlash, efficiency, strength, and lifetime
  • Select layout and type of bearings based on performance characteristics, loads, and packaging
  • Select lubrication strategy with maintenance, performance, and lifetime in mind
  • Perform analysis (FEA, gear analysis software, static analysis, etc) to optimize and validate design
  • Select materials and manufacturing methods to optimize for actuation performance and cost
  • Create GD&T-informed drawings, a Bill of Material, and procurement documentation

Job requirements

  • High proficiency in gear design software (KISSsoft, Romax, or similar) and CAD (NX, Solidworks, Onshape, etc)
  • Strong understanding of gear manufacturing technologies, gear analysis, and tribology
  • Extensive knowledge of types of gearboxes (planetary, spur gear, etc) and relevant industry standards (AGMA, SAE, ISO, etc)
  • Mastery of engineering fundamentals / first principles
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  • The ability to multi-task and manage conflicting deadlines
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