- Robot type
- Humanoid · Warehouse and Logistics
- Location
- WalthamMassachusettsUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
- Salary
- $117,000–$145,000 a year
Staff Mechanical Engineer
Job description
As a Staff Mechanical Engineer on our Central Hardware team, you will research fundamental technology and deliver solutions for all Boston Dynamics projects. You will be responsible for implementing systems across multiple disciplines including sensors, materials, actuation, and tools. You will integrate closely with technology subject matter experts, product engineering teams and production teams.
Boston Dynamics is looking for a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our Central Hardware team.
Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable…
Job responsibilities
- Support rapid brainstorming and prototyping of new technology across a variety of disciplines.
- Partner closely with electrical engineers, software engineers and subject matter experts to solve complex real-world system engineering problems.
- Lead mechanical design efforts for key subsystems, from early concept through production.
- Apply your knowledge to balance performance, manufacturability, and reliability across a range of mechanical requirements—torque, stiffness, mass, thermal behavior, and tolerance stack-ups.
- Use simulation and analysis tools to guide decisions and validate your designs.
Job requirements
- Have strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including statics, dynamics, materials, and heat transfer.
- Are fluent in CAD (we use 3DEXPERIENCE) and are confident in managing complex mechanical assemblies.
- Have experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and implementing design changes in a production environment.
- Have a proven ability to manage technical trade-offs and drive timely resolution of high-stakes, real-world problems.
- Are comfortable working hands-on during development, testing, and debugging phases.
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- A minimum of 4-6 years of related experience or an advanced degree with 2+ years of experience.
- Proven ability to lead designs through the full development cycle from blank sheet or design improvements through validation and implementation.
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