GrayMatter Robotics
Staff Design Engineer
$135K–$250K
Los Angeles - HQ · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years working proficiency with CAD programs, hands-on prototyping, fabrication or ability to design for 3D printing; preferred: 8+ years working proficiency with SolidWorks.
- Education
- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
About the job
Design, prototype, analyze, and validate robotic hardware and mechanisms from concept through production and field support.
What you'll do
- Design robotic systems and end-of-arm tooling; perform FEA, simulation, and structural analysis.
- Integrate, troubleshoot, and validate hardware, and lead safety assessments and root-cause investigations.
- Manage design lifecycle activities, including manufacturing readiness, BOMs, suppliers, cost reduction, and mentoring.
What they ask for
- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience with 3D solid modeling, analysis, and 2D manufacturing drawings; knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
- 8+ years working proficiency with CAD programs, hands-on prototyping, fabrication or ability to design for 3D printing.
- Ability to conduct RCCAs and trade studies; strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Nice to have
- 8+ years working proficiency with SolidWorks.
- Experience with industrial robots and 6 DOF robotic arms.
Pay
$135K – $250K (USD, base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, 3D printers, CNC machines, PDM, ISO/TR 20218-1, ISO 10218-1/-2, ANSI/A3 R15.06, GD&T
AI focus
The company builds Physical AI systems that learn and adapt to manufacturing processes; this role designs and validates robotic hardware for those systems.
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