Staff Mechanical Engineer
Boston Dynamics develops and deploys highly mobile robots and fleet-management software for industrial inspection, warehouse operations, and manufacturing automation.
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.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will own robot subsystems from architecture and development through volume manufacturing. You will create and release designs, parts, assemblies, drawings, production documentation, and engineering changes. You will validate systems, investigate failures, lead corrective actions, and perform design analyses.
Requirements
- BSME and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including professional engineering experience with an MSME or PhD
- Proficiency with CATIA or equivalent CAD tools, finite element analysis, 2D drawings, and simulation
- Familiarity with PLM systems and the ECO process
- Experience bringing mechanical components from concept through mass production
- Knowledge of ASME drafting standards and GD&T
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Technical writing proficiency
- Eligibility to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Own robot subsystems through architecture, development, and volume manufacturing
- Develop proof-of-concept, prototype, and production designs
- Design and release parts, assemblies, and drawings using CATIA
- Develop bills of material, assembly drawings, and maintenance instructions
- Plan and perform verification and validation activities
- Participate in DFM, DFA, and cost-reduction activities
- Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective and preventative solutions
- Author specifications, test plans, and reports
- Write Engineering Change Orders
- Perform FEA and tolerance-stack analyses
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Annual bonus structure
