Boston Dynamics
Principal Mechanical Engineer
$155K–$193K
Waltham, MA · Principal · Full-time · Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Experience
- Typically 12+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Unable to sponsor visas; candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
About the job
Leads mechanical architecture and technical strategy for actuator products on next-generation humanoid robots, guiding designs from concept through high-volume manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Set actuator product architecture and technology roadmaps, ensuring performance, thermal, and reliability targets.
- Establish production documentation and tolerance-analysis standards; partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to optimize designs.
- Mentor engineers and manage technical risks through design reviews, FMEAs, and validation planning.
What they ask for
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Professional experience in electromechanical product design, architecture, and launch.
- Expertise in rotating machinery, precision gear systems, bearings, seals, thermal management, and sensor packaging.
- Experience taking tightly packaged electromechanical assemblies through production release in a high-rigor environment; advanced proficiency in 3D CAD and PLM.
Nice to have
- CATIA
Pay
USD $155,000 - $193,000 base salary
Tools
CATIA, PLM, GD&T, 1D/3D tolerance analysis, FMEAs
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