Robotics Structural Dynamics Engineer

Halodi Robotics; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

FSA/HSA options

Commuter benefits

Disability and life insurance

EAP for support

Onsite snacks and meals

Job summary

1X is building humanoid robots designed for real-world use. We’re seeking a Structural Dynamics & Validation Engineer to own load modeling, simulations, and test methods for robotic subsystems, ensuring durability, NVH, and stability across the product lifecycle.

You will define load cases, develop validated models, and lead instrumentation, data acquisition, testing, and model correlation while collaborating with mechanical, controls, and reliability teams to deliver safe, high-performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in structural dynamics, vibration, durability, or validation.
• Experience developing correlated analytical and experimental structural models.
• Strong understanding of modal analysis, frequency response, shock, vibration, fatigue, and validation techniques.
• Experience designing and executing instrumentation plans, test setups, and data acquisition campaigns.
• Experience with FEA and structural simulation tools.
• Excellent communication skills with cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Own the structural dynamics and validation strategy for robotic subsystems from requirements to validated models and tests.
• Define loading environments, develop simulation and experimental validation methods, and ensure hardware meets shock, vibration, durability, acoustic, and control stability requirements.
• Lead structural validation efforts including instrumentation, data acquisition, testing, model correlation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with mechanical, controls, systems, and reliability engineers to continuously improve robot performance.

Skills

Structural dynamics

Vibration analysis

Modal analysis

Data acquisition

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical modeling

Education

Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA software

Structural simulation tools

Job description

1X is building humanoid robots designed for real-world use. We’re seeking a Structural Dynamics & Validation Engineer to own load modeling, simulations, and test methods for robotic subsystems, ensuring durability, NVH, and stability across the product lifecycle.

You will define load cases, develop validated models, and lead instrumentation, data acquisition, testing, and model correlation while collaborating with mechanical, controls, and reliability teams to deliver safe, high-performance