Senior Dexterous End-Effector Engineer

mavenrobotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Maven Robotics in San Francisco is seeking a Sr. Engineer to lead development of dexterous robot end-effectors. You will own the full product cycle, prototype concepts from two-fingered grippers to multi-fingered hands, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define requirements and packaging.

The role focuses on high-performance robotic systems, electromechanical integration, and fast-paced startup execution, with opportunities across simulation, controls, software, and hardware testing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high-performance robotic systems.
• BS, MS, or PhD in mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience designing and developing dexterous manipulation systems.
• Experience with electromechanical integration, including motors, sensors, servo drives, electronics packaging, and wiring.
• Self-starter attitude with strong ability to identify problems, prioritize them, then plan and execute working solutions.
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full product development cycle for dexterous manipulation end-effectors.
• Brainstorm and prototype innovative concepts for dexterous end-effectors ranging from simple two-fingered grippers to multi-fingered humanoid hands.
• Work with business development, simulation, controls, software, testing, and industrial design teams to define use-cases, performance requirements, and packaging.
• Develop high-level strategies and system architectures for dexterous manipulation systems including end-effectors and data collection devices.
• Test and evaluate existing grippers, end-effectors, sensors, and data-collection devices.
• Support assembly, integration, and testing of robotic hardware.

Skills

Dexterous manipulation

Robotics systems

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

BS/MS/PhD in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Servo drives

Motors and actuators

Sensors

Job description

Maven Robotics in San Francisco is seeking a Sr. Engineer to lead development of dexterous robot end-effectors. You will own the full product cycle, prototype concepts from two-fingered grippers to multi-fingered hands, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define requirements and packaging.

The role focuses on high-performance robotic systems, electromechanical integration, and fast-paced startup execution, with opportunities across simulation, controls, software, and hardware testing.