Robotics Mechanical Engineer Co-op — Build & Test

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

Job summary

Boston Dynamics, Inc. is seeking an ambitious mechanical engineering co-op to join the Atlas team.

You will design, build, test prototypes, and help troubleshoot complex robotic systems while collaborating with a cross-functional team across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. The role emphasizes hands-on construction, verification testing, feature development, and documentation, with attention to manufacturing readiness and quality.

Qualifications

• Passion for robotics and mechanical design
• Design experience with 3D CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, Onshape)
• Hands-on: can build, assemble, and troubleshoot
• Strong writing: clear test plans, reports, and specs
• Working toward BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or similar

Responsibilities

• Work with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to help design and support complex robotic systems
• Plan and perform verification and validation testing on prototype and production systems
• Design and develop new features for existing products
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause failure analysis and design/implement corrective actions to sustain existing products
• Design and release parts and assemblies using CATIA CAD software
• Develop and maintain product support documentation including BOMs and detailed part/assembly drawings
• Support system design analyses, including reliability, DFM / DFA, cost-reduction

Skills

3D CAD tools

Hands-on

Python

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Robotics

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Onshape

Job description

Boston Dynamics, Inc. is seeking an ambitious mechanical engineering co-op to join the Atlas team.

You will design, build, test prototypes, and help troubleshoot complex robotic systems while collaborating with a cross-functional team across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. The role emphasizes hands-on construction, verification testing, feature development, and documentation, with attention to manufacturing readiness and quality.