Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer - Atlas

Boston Dynamics is looking to hire a talented **Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer** to join our Atlas hardware development team.  As a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, you will help us go from concept to production on hardware for our next-generation humanoid robotic platforms. This role sits at the intersection of complex mechanical design and industrialization. You will play a critical role in making Atlas even more dexterous. You will be responsible for the technical leadership of a commercial product, ensuring designs meet all performance and reliability targets while fostering the professional growth of a team of design engineers through the rigor of production release. Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring [viral videos on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/BostonDynamics) have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics.   **What You’ll Do** * **Technical Leadership:** Guide the mechanical design and release of commercial product, overseeing technical execution from initial architecture through to manufacturing. * **Production Excellence:** Facilitate CAD completion and lead the generation of comprehensive drawing packages, utilizing advanced GD&T and 1D/3D tolerance analysis to ensure high-quality builds. * **Collaborative Design (DFx):** Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to optimize designs for assembly, cost, and long-term reliability. * **Mentorship & Development:** Support and mentor early-career and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance, conducting thoughtful design reviews, and fostering an inclusive team environment. * **Risk Stewardship:** Manage technical risk through FMEAs, validation planning, and detailed due diligence on moving assemblies (gears, bearings, seals, and shafts). **What You Bring** * **Production Rigor****:** A track record of bringing complex electromechanical assemblies from architecture through production release in high-rigor environments (e.g., automotive, aerospace, wearables, or medical devices). * **Technical Stewardship:** High proficiency in 3D CAD (CATIA preferred) and PLM, with a commitment to detailed documentation, GD&T, and tolerance stack analysis. * **Thoughtful Judgment:** Ability to resolve ambiguous design challenges and balance innovation with practical manufacturing constraints. * **Interpersonal Influence:** Experience leading cross-functional efforts and building alignment across technical teams through collaboration and clear communication. **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. * Professional experience in electromechanical product design and launch (typically 7+ years). ~10% international travel required to support the global supplier and partner network for products. _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 salary range for this position will be clearly stated in the job posting as required by Massachusetts law. The base pay range for this position is between $135,000 - $167,000. 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 will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process. #LI-MD1