Staff Mechanical Engineer — R&D
Core
Lead rapid R&D prototype development for next-generation humanoid robot systems, turning novel mechanical concepts into functional hardware.
Role type
Staff Mechanical Engineer (R&D/Prototyping)
Builds
Prototype robotic systems (Apollo humanoid robot)
Domain
Robotics / Embodied AI / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical engineering (8+ years), 3D CAD (SolidWorks/Onshape), FEA/hand calculations, machine shop operations, rapid prototyping, system integration, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Advanced robotics experience, NASA/DARPA program experience, high-bar R&D environment experience
Technologies
SolidWorks, Onshape, 3D printers, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication
Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle prototype development from concept to build, design and fabricate hardware in-house, plan and execute mechanical experiments, collaborate with controls/electrical/systems engineers, conceive novel mechanism architectures, mentor junior engineers, maintain design documentation
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship