Senior Mechanical Actuator Systems Lead

Boston Dynamics, Inc.; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Dynamics is seeking a Senior Technical Team Lead for the Atlas Actuation Team. You will lead a team of mechanical engineers to design, develop, and support high-performance actuators for next-generation humanoid robots.

The role blends product strategy, motor/drivetrain technology, and scalable manufacturing. You will mentor engineers, guide architectural trade studies, and work with cross-functional partners to deliver reliable, innovative actuator systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of professional electromechanical hardware product development experience.
• Experience managing a technical team (2+ years).
• Experience collaborating with external vendors and suppliers on electromechanical assemblies or drivetrain components.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for a team of mechanical engineers designing actuator products.
• Contribute to robot product strategy and actuator roadmaps.
• Plan and execute work to achieve team objectives.
• Drive system-level design across motors, sensors, packaging, thermal management, and power transfer.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

System-level design

Cross-functional collaboration

Execution management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Boston Dynamics is seeking a Senior Technical Team Lead for the Atlas Actuation Team. You will lead a team of mechanical engineers to design, develop, and support high-performance actuators for next-generation humanoid robots.

The role blends product strategy, motor/drivetrain technology, and scalable manufacturing. You will mentor engineers, guide architectural trade studies, and work with cross-functional partners to deliver reliable, innovative actuator systems.