Boston Dynamics
Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer - Atlas
$135K–$167K
Waltham, MA · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 10, 2026
- Experience
- Typically 7+ years of professional experience in electromechanical product design and launch.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Not able to sponsor visas for this position.
About the job
Lead mechanical design and production release of commercial hardware for Atlas, from initial architecture through manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Guide mechanical design and release, overseeing technical execution from architecture through manufacturing.
- Lead CAD completion and drawing packages, applying GD&T and tolerance analysis to support high-quality builds.
- Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams, mentor engineers, and manage technical risks through FMEAs and validation planning.
What they ask for
- Track record bringing complex electromechanical assemblies from architecture through production release in high-rigor environments.
- High proficiency in 3D CAD and PLM, with detailed documentation, GD&T, and tolerance stack analysis.
- Experience leading cross-functional efforts and building alignment through collaboration and clear communication.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Nice to have
- CATIA
Pay
$135,000 - $167,000 USD base salary
Tools
3D CAD, CATIA, PLM, GD&T, 1D/3D tolerance analysis, FMEAs
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