R&D Robotics Technician IV
Boston Dynamics develops and deploys highly mobile robots and fleet-management software for industrial inspection, warehouse operations, and manufacturing automation.
Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026
Funding history
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About Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics, Inc. is a Waltham, Massachusetts robotics company developing commercial mobile robots. Its current portfolio includes the Spot quadruped, Stretch warehouse robot, Atlas humanoid robot, and Orbit fleet-orchestration software.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will build prototype electromechanical assemblies and conduct design-validation testing for robotic subsystems. You will troubleshoot failures, create test plans, recommend corrective actions, design fixtures, plan lab resources, and monitor long-running experiments while collecting and communicating test data.
Requirements
- Experience building and debugging electromechanical test setups or fixtures
- Experience with oscilloscopes, power supplies, programmable loads, and thermal probes
- Ability to communicate test results verbally and in spreadsheets, databases, reports, or slide decks
Responsibilities
- Build complex prototype electromechanical subassemblies
- Conduct design-validation testing for robot subsystems
- Troubleshoot system failures and identify root causes
- Create test plans and procedures
- Identify design issues and recommend corrective actions
- Design custom test fixtures or robot subsystems
- Plan lab equipment, workspaces, and project timelines
- Monitor long-running test-stand experiments and communicate results
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Annual bonus structure