Mechanical Engineer - Human Performance and Robotics

VetCV; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VetCV is seeking an engineer to design and develop wearable robotics and exoskeletons aimed at reducing musculoskeletal load for workers. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to conduct human-subject testing and improve existing wearable systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical design, electromechanical integration, and biomechanical assessment, with opportunities to prototype fabrication and real-world validation.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar field with at least 2 years of experience.
• Authorization to work in the US is required.
• Preferred candidates have experience with articulated robots, electromechanical systems, and biomechanical assessments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop wearable robotics and exoskeletons to reduce musculoskeletal load for workers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to conduct human-subject testing.
• Improve existing wearable systems through iterative design and testing.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Controller Development

Software Development

Biomechanics

Human Factors

Prototype Fabrication

3D Printing

Failure Analysis

Mechatronics

Robot Kinematics

Robot Dynamics

Human-Subject Testing

Electromechanical Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Design and develop wearable robotics and exoskeletons to enhance human performance and reduce musculoskeletal load for workers. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to conduct human-subject testing and improve existing wearable systems.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar field with at least 2 years of experience and authorization to work in the US. Preferred candidates have experience with articulated robots, electromechanical systems, and biomechanical assessments.

Key Skills: Mechanical Design, Controller Development, Software Development, Biomechanics, Human Factors, Prototype Fabrication, 3D Printing, Failure Analysis, Composites, Advanced Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Control Theory, Robot Kinematics, Robot Dynamics, Human-Subject Testing, Electromechanical Systems