Sr. Robotics Design Engineer: Government Projects

GrayMatter Robotics; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GrayMatter Robotics, a Los Angeles-based Physical AI company, seeks an experienced mechanical/R&D engineer to own end-to-end robotic cell design for government projects. You will develop six-axis hardware, EOAT, and transporter systems, build manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks, and perform structural validation before field deployment.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead risk assessments, and collaborate with software and mechatronics teams while traveling to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in robotic system design and integration, with six-axis robots.
• Experience with 6DOF robot automation and EOAT design.
• SolidWorks expert with 3D CAD and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Familiarity with motion control, robotics programming, and industrial facilities.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites.
• Export control eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Own robotic manufacturing cell design end-to-end, collaborating with software and mechatronics teams to optimize for reachability, cycle time, and efficiency.
• Design and iterate six-axis industrial robot hardware, including robot transporter mechanisms (rails), motion systems, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT).
• Build 3D CAD assemblies during the scoping and design of each robotic system, developing manufacturing-ready 2D drawings at SolidWorks expert level.
• Perform structural analysis and simulation to validate design integrity before deployment.
• Prototype hardware with DFM in mind, using 3D printers and CNC machines to move quickly from concept to field-ready.
• Lead mechanical risk assessments and ensure designs comply with ISO 10218-1/-2, ISO/TR 20218-1, and ANSI/A3 R15.06 safety standards.
• Own the selection of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic hardware components, and maintain an accurate BOM in PDM.
• Manage relationships with external machine shops and component suppliers to protect part quality, lead time, and cost.
• Mentor junior engineers and travel to customer sites as needed, up to [__]% of the time, to validate systems in the field.

Skills

Robotics design

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Mechatronics

DFM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Summary

GrayMatter Robotics is a well-capitalized Physical AI company headquartered in Los Angeles, building Factory SuperIntelligence (FSI) through systems that learn, adapt, and develop genuine process intelligence across every part they touch. Our robots take on the tedious, hazardous, and ergonomically demanding work that has kept manufacturing dependent on a shrinking skilled workforce, delivering superhuman performance. Robotics has a demo problem. GMR doesn't. Our systems are in active production today, adapting autonomously to real geometries, real materials, and real process variation without reprogramming. We deliver our system through a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model that converts capital expenditure into an operating subscription, making Physical AI accessible to the manufacturers who need it most. We hire people who want to solve hard physical problems at an industrial scale.

Our Government Projects team designs and deploys six-axis robotic systems, robot transporters, and end-of-arm tooling for manufacturing applications in restricted environments. We need an engineer who has done this in the real world: reach and layout studies, transporter design on rail systems, and EOAT built for production, not simulation. This role owns robotic cell design end to end, from customer requirements through structural validation, so our Government Projects stakeholders get systems that perform correctly the first time they are deployed.

Role & Responsibilities

• Own robotic manufacturing cell design end-to-end, collaborating with software and mechatronics teams to optimize for reachability, cycle time, and efficiency.
• Design and iterate six-axis industrial robot hardware, including robot transporter mechanisms (rails), motion systems, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT).
• Build 3D CAD assemblies during the scoping and design of each robotic system, developing manufacturing-ready 2D drawings at SolidWorks expert level.
• Perform structural analysis and simulation to validate design integrity before deployment.
• Prototype hardware with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in mind, using 3D printers and CNC machines to move quickly from concept to field-ready.
• Lead mechanical risk assessments and ensure designs comply with ISO 10218-1/-2, ISO/TR 20218-1, and ANSI/A3 R15.06 safety standards.
• Own the selection of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic hardware components, and maintain an accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) in PDM.
• Manage relationships with external machine shops and component suppliers to protect part quality, lead time, and cost.
• Mentor junior engineers and travel to customer sites as needed, up to [__]% of the time, to validate systems in the field.

Export Control Requirements

In order to comply with the export regulations of the United States Government, it is required that the applicant must fall under one of the following categories: (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (i.e. current green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of robotic system design and integration experience, with six-axis industrial robots as the primary platform.
• Experience designing 6DOF robot automation systems, including reach and layout studies and end-of-arm tool design.
• Demonstrated experience with 3D solid modeling, analysis, and development of 2D manufacturing drawings; SolidWorks expert level.
• Familiarity with motion control systems, robotics programming, and industrial facilities and equipment.
• Ability to solve technical problems effectively, efficiently, and independently.
• Effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required by the role.
• Must meet export control requirements in the United States and maintain ongoing work authorization beginning at the time of hire through the entirety of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of robotic system design and integration experience.
• Experience with industrial robot transporter design using Preston-Eastin or Güdel tracks.
• Experience with sensor integration and calibration for robotics applications, including 3D vision systems.
• Industry experience within a manufacturing environment working with industrial automation, process development, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience programming 6DOF robots for surface finishing applications such as sanding, grinding, or blasting.
• Defense or government industry experience.

GrayMatter Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage and embrace applicants of all backgrounds to apply!

GrayMatter Robotics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodations during the recruiting process, please contact [e-mail] to submit your request.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Depending on the position and if listed, compensation may include the base salary range, bonus or commission, and equity. We also provide comprehensive benefits and perks which include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, 401(k) plan + employer match, regular offsite events, a discretionary fund for enhancing productivity and so much more! The range listed on job postings reflect the minimum and maximum new hire salary across levels in Los Angeles, CA.