Senior Hardware Architect – Robotics & Mechatronics

Kindredventures; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Job summary

Dynamic Creatures is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer to own end-to-end hardware architecture for its interactive robotics platform. You will lead electrical and mechatronic design, guide a small team from prototype through manufacturing, and collaborate across product, software, and operations.

The role is in-person in Cambridge, MA, part-time, with benefits including medical, dental, and vision; visa sponsorship may be available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing complex electromechanical products.
• Shipped at least one consumer or robotics product to volume.
• Deep experience with motor control, sensing, and embedded systems.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Architect electromechanical systems for production.
• Drive DFM/DFA with contract manufacturers.
• Lead bring-up, validation, and reliability testing.
• Mentor junior hardware engineers.

Skills

Electromechanical design

Motor control

Embedded systems

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Dynamic Creatures is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer to own end-to-end hardware architecture for its interactive robotics platform. You will lead electrical and mechatronic design, guide a small team from prototype through manufacturing, and collaborate across product, software, and operations.

The role is in-person in Cambridge, MA, part-time, with benefits including medical, dental, and vision; visa sponsorship may be available.