Senior Mechanical Engineer, Robotic Hand Systems

Akkar; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkar in Austin, Texas, seeks a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of advanced robotic hands. This role involves owning the mechanical architecture, addressing integration of actuators, and ensuring design precision and robustness. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in mechanical system design and strong proficiency in SolidWorks or similar tools. The position offers a chance to innovate in the robotics field while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in complex mechanical system design.
• Expertise in multi-DOF mechanisms and high-precision systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to align teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical architecture of a multi-fingered robotic hand.
• Define finger topology and joint architectures for dexterity.
• Prototype and iterate designs through hands-on validation.

Skills

Designing complex, high-precision mechanical systems

Mechanical architecture experience

Tight-space packaging and integration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Job description

Akkar in Austin, Texas, seeks a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of advanced robotic hands. This role involves owning the mechanical architecture, addressing integration of actuators, and ensuring design precision and robustness. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in mechanical system design and strong proficiency in SolidWorks or similar tools. The position offers a chance to innovate in the robotics field while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.