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Boston Dynamics

Robot type
Humanoid · Warehouse and Logistics
Location
WalthamMassachusettsUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Aug 23, 2026
Salary
$117,000–$145,000 a year
Full-time

Staff Electrical Engineer

Job description

As a Staff Electrical Engineer at Boston Dynamics, you will play a pivotal role in the evolution of Atlas, our advanced humanoid robot. Every day you will work on designing compact, reliable electronics used in dense electromechanical systems.You will frequently work hands-on, in the lab, building and debugging electrical systems, ranging from small test setups to fully integrated robots. Robotics includes a broad range of technical subjects within electrical engineering. To thrive in this role, you must be able to work efficiently on multiple development threads in separate, evolving contexts.

Boston Dynamics is looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer to join our Atlas team.

Job responsibilities

  • Design electronics that comprise advanced robotic actuators and end-effectors
  • Develop circuit designs for motor drives, power supplies, analog sensing, microcontrollers, and high-speed communications by performing trade studies, block-diagramming, and schematic capture
  • Analyze and optimize circuit designs using spice and simulation
  • Design PCB layouts for highly integrated assemblies with techniques including Flex/Rigid-Flex, High-Density-Interconnect (HDI), and heavy copper
  • Work cross-functionally with mechanical engineers to miniaturize PCBs and optimize reliability for highly complex electromechanical systems
  • Conduct failure analysis and debug complex systems using strong circuit analysis fundamentals
  • Develop comprehensive design and test documentation and execute thorough Electrical Validation Test (EVT)
  • Use command-line Linux tools to configure networks, run software on robots, and interact with firmware

Job requirements

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience designing electronics
  • Experience designing power electronics
  • Experience using or designing motors and motor drives
  • Experience implementing ethernet, PCIe, or other high speed data technologies
  • Experience with High-Density-Interconnect (HDI) and heavy copper layout
  • Strong knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly
  • Experience with Python, C/C++, or MATLAB and strong Linux command-line knowledge
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