Senior Robotics Engineer - Hands-On in Fast-Paced Hardware

AI Talent Now; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

AI Talent Now in Watertown, MA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Robotics to own major subsystems of advanced AI-powered robots Cassie and Sonny. This hands-on, fast-moving hardware role requires shipping real products from a dynamic robotics startup.

You will design parts and subsystems, prototype and test in a well-equipped shop, drive manufacturing considerations, and collaborate across hardware, software, and deployment teams with global vendor support.

Qualifications

• Experience taking hardware products through manufacturing and deployment to the field.
• BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on fabrication and rapid prototyping skills.
• Proficiency in CAD software (Onshape or equivalent).
• Ability to leverage AI tools in engineering workflow.
• Cross-functional collaboration across engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design parts and full subsystems for robots deployed at customer sites across the US
• Build, prototype, and test robots hands-on in a well-equipped shop
• Drive design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA)
• Lead technical sourcing and work with vendors, including overseas manufacturers
• Collaborate across hardware, software, and deployment teams in a low-friction, high-ownership environment

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototype testing

DFM/ DFA

Manufacturing experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Hands-on fabrication & rapid prototyping

Tools

Onshape

3D printing

CNC milling

AI tools in engineering workflow

Job description

AI Talent Now in Watertown, MA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Robotics to own major subsystems of advanced AI-powered robots Cassie and Sonny. This hands-on, fast-moving hardware role requires shipping real products from a dynamic robotics startup.

You will design parts and subsystems, prototype and test in a well-equipped shop, drive manufacturing considerations, and collaborate across hardware, software, and deployment teams with global vendor support.