Staff Sustaining Mechanical Engineer

Boston Dynamics, Inc.; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Boston Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Spot Platform Team. You will own substantial portions of mechanical support and sustainment, driving technical decisions and cross-functional integration to improve reliability and manufacturability of Spot.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in robotic mechanical design, strong CAD skills, and experience with NPI and PLM. This role requires US work authorization and offers growth in a fast-moving robotics company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in robotics or electromechanical systems.
• Leadership of major subsystem or full mechanical product designs.
• Eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Experience with production launch, post-launch support and validation.

Responsibilities

• Improve reliability and manufacturability of Spot platform and payloads.
• Conduct root cause analysis for field and production issues.
• Design, test and implement preventative and corrective measures.
• Create ECOs and engineering documentation (BOMs, drawings).
• Perform system design evaluations focusing on DFA/DFM, reliability and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and supply chain to meet targets.
• Identify replacement components to mitigate obsolescence risks.

Skills

Mechanical design

Robotics experience

CATIA/NX/SolidWorks

GD&T ASME Y14.5

NPI & sustaining engineering

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

Arena PLM

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Spot Platform Team. In this role, you will be responsible for the technical support, sustainment and continuous improvement of the Spot robotic platform and payloads. You will independently own substantial portions of the robotic subsystem support and sustainment, driving technical decisions, cross-functional integration, and continuous improvement. By applying strong technical expertise to resolve challenging design problems, you will improve the reliability and manufacturability of mechanical solutions for Spot.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive initiatives to improve the reliability and manufacturability of the Spot product line, including sustaining engineering and design improvement activities to enhance platform functionality and capability.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis to troubleshoot issues from the field and production.
• Design, test and implement preventative and corrective measures.
• Manage the creation of engineering change orders (ECOs) along with technical documentation, such as part / assembly drawings and bills of material (BOMs).
• Execute system design evaluations, focusing on areas such as DFA / DFM, reliability, and cost reduction.
• Work closely with quality, manufacturing, and supply chain partners to ensure that all designs align with manufacturability, performance, and cost targets.
• Identify and qualify replacement components to mitigate risks associated with part obsolescence.

Core Competencies

• Execution: Analyzes and prioritizes the varying aspects of the role, knows and/or follows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, and consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives through effective communication that understands the unique needs of different audiences.
• Innovation: Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful, anticipates and adopts innovations in business, operations, and technology applications.
• Adaptability: Adapt and pivots in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations, and moves forward productively and optimistically under conditions of change and ambiguity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expertise in the mechanical design and manufacturing of robotic applications (or similar), including mechanisms, actuation systems, and high-performance structures.
• Advanced CATIA user or equivalent (NX, Solidworks, etc.), including 3D modeling, 2D drawings, simulation.
• Familiarity with PLM systems, (Arena preferred), and engineering change processes.
• Ability to apply and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Demonstrated experience in taking designs through production launch and post-launch support, including validation, NPI and sustaining engineering activities.
• Extensive experience with low- to high-volume manufacturing processes suitable for robotics, including but not limited to CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, die casting, and other precision fabrication methods.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills, especially under ambiguous or fast-changing conditions.
• Effective communicator in both technical and cross-functional contexts, with strong presentation and technical writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, including significant work in robotics, automation, or complex electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrated leadership of major subsystem or full mechanical product designs.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Not able to sponsor visas for this position.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

The base pay range for this position is between $120,000 to $145,000 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.

Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and an annual bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.

We are growing rapidly, building a commercial company that delivers cutting edge technology and solutions to our customers from industrial applications to logistics and warehouse solutions.