Electrical Engineer Co-Op

Boston Dynamics, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Dynamics, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-Op in Waltham to help design, build, and troubleshoot compact electrical systems in robots.

You will collaborate with mechanical and software engineers to support complex robotic systems and contribute to prototyping and testing of circuit boards. The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, schematic reading, and strong analytical skills, with Python/MATLAB experience and clear written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a similar field.
• Familiarity with reading schematics and circuit fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience with Python or MATLAB.
• Experience working hands‑on with electronics and related lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and soldering equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to help design and support complex robotic systems.
• Assist with the design, prototyping, and testing of various circuit boards and electromechanical subassemblies.
• Troubleshoot and root cause challenging electrical and systems problems.

Skills

Electrical engineering (BS/MS)

Schematics reading

Analytical problem solving

Python or MATLAB

Electronics lab experience

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB layout software

Microcontrollers

Power electronics tools

Job description

As an Electrical Engineering Co-Op you will work with the Atlas Electrical Engineering team to help design, build, and troubleshoot compact electrical systems in robots.

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 robots can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications, logistics and warehouses.

How you will make an impact:

• Work within a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to help design and support complex robotic systems
• Assist with the design, prototyping, and testing of various circuit boards and electromechanical subassemblies
• Troubleshoot and root cause challenging electrical and systems problems

We are looking for:

• Actively pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a similar field
• Familiarity with reading schematics and circuit fundamentals
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with Python or MATLAB
• Experience working hands‑on with electronics and related lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and soldering equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have:

• Experience using schematic capture and PCB layout software
• Experience with microcontrollers
• Experience with power electronics - switching converters, motor drives etc.

The pay range for this position is between $30 to $35 per hour. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

Boston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process.

We are growing rapidly, building a commercial company that delivers cutting edge technology and solutions to our customers from industrial applications to logistics and warehouse solutions.