Senior Engineer - Dexterous End Effector Design

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

Role Description

We are seeking an exceptional Sr. Engineer to lead the development of dexterous robot end-effectors.

In this role you will:

• 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 closely with our 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 ranging from end-effectors, tele-op training systems, and data collection devices.
• Test and evaluate existing grippers, end-effectors, sensors, and data-collection devices.
• Support assembly, integration, and testing of robotic hardware.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing high performance robotic systems.
• BS, MS, or Phd in mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or similar field.
• Experience designing and developing dexterous manipulation systems.
• Experience with electromechanical integration, including motors, sensors, servo drives, speed reducers, 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 and eagerness to support the team on a variety of topics.