Senior Structural Simulation Engineer

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Job summary

Apptronik is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Structural Simulation in Austin, TX, to optimize the design and reliability of our humanoid robot, Apollo. You will perform critical simulations, guide design standards, and work on non-linear dynamic analysis, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with test teams.

Candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, coupled with 4+ years of experience in structural simulation—all aimed at driving innovative robotics solutions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in structural simulation and mechanical design.
• Proven track record in high-performance electromechanical products.
• Experience with high-speed moving mechanisms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide the culture from design and then check to simulation-driven design.
• Support development of standards for material models and safety factors.
• Perform analysis of complex, non-linear events during rapid limb acceleration.
• Utilize topology optimization for aggressive mass reduction.
• Design physical experiments to validate simulation models.
• Lead characterization of specialized materials for accurate simulation.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide deep-dive design reviews.

Skills

Structural simulation

Mechanical design

Ansys

Abaqus

Computational Mechanics

Durability analysis

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

Simulation suites

Job description

Apptronik is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Structural Simulation in Austin, TX, to optimize the design and reliability of our humanoid robot, Apollo. You will perform critical simulations, guide design standards, and work on non-linear dynamic analysis, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with test teams.

Candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, coupled with 4+ years of experience in structural simulation—all aimed at driving innovative robotics solutions.