POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-E19DA · FY26.Q3
Principal Mechanical Engineer
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
$135,000 – $180,000USD
MIDPOINT
$157,500
SPREAD
$45,000
LEVEL
SENIOR
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SENIOR STAFF MECHANICAL ENGINEER - ATLAS ACTUATION TECHNOLOGY
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WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SENIOR STAFF MECHANICAL ENGINEER TO LEAD THE TRANSITION OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE ACTUATOR PRODUCTS FROM ARCHITECTURE TO ROBUST, MASS-PRODUCTION HARDWARE ON NEXT-GENERATION HUMANOID ROBOTIC PLATFORMS. THIS ROLE SITS AT THE INTERSECTION OF COMPLEX MECHANICAL DESIGN AND INDUSTRIALIZATION, SHAPING HOW HIGH-TORQUE-DENSITY ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS ARE MATURED, INTEGRATED, AND BROUGHT TO LIFE AT SCALE. THE ACTUATORS ENABLE OUR ROBOTS TO MOVE AND ACCOMPLISH THEIR COMPLEX WORK - THIS IS A CRITICAL ROLE ON THE ATLAS TEAM.
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YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP OF SPECIFIC ACTUATOR PRODUCT LINES, 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.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO:
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TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP: GUIDE THE MECHANICAL DESIGN AND RELEASE FOR ACTUATOR PRODUCTS, OVERSEEING TECHNICAL EXECUTION FROM INITIAL ARCHITECTURE THROUGH TO MANUFACTURING.
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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.
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COLLABORATIVE DESIGN (DFX): PARTNER WITH SUPPLIERS AND MANUFACTURING TEAMS TO OPTIMIZE DESIGNS FOR ASSEMBLY, COST, AND LONG-TERM RELIABILITY.
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MENTORSHIP & DEVELOPMENT: SUPPORT AND MENTOR EARLY-CAREER AND MID-LEVEL ENGINEERS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL GUIDANCE, CONDUCTING THOUGHTFUL DESIGN REVIEWS, AND FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE TEAM ENVIRONMENT.
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RISK STEWARDSHIP: MANAGE TECHNICAL RISK THROUGH FMEAS, VALIDATION PLANNING, AND DETAILED DUE DILIGENCE ON MOVING ASSEMBLIES (GEARS, BEARINGS, SEALS, AND SHAFTS).
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WHAT YOU BRING:
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PRODUCTION RIGOR: A TRACK RECORD OF BRINGING COMPLEX ELECTROMECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES FROM ARCHITECTURE THROUGH PRODUCTION RELEASE IN HIGH-RIGOR ENVIRONMENTS (E.G., AUTOMOTIVE, AEROSPACE, OR MEDICAL DEVICES).
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TECHNICAL STEWARDSHIP: HIGH PROFICIENCY IN 3D CAD (CATIA PREFERRED) AND PLM, WITH A COMMITMENT TO DETAILED DOCUMENTATION, GD&T, AND TOLERANCE STACK ANALYSIS.
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THOUGHTFUL JUDGMENT: ABILITY TO RESOLVE AMBIGUOUS DESIGN CHALLENGES AND BALANCE INNOVATION WITH PRACTICAL MANUFACTURING CONSTRAINTS.
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INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE: EXPERIENCE LEADING CROSS-FUNCTIONAL EFFORTS AND BUILDING ALIGNMENT ACROSS TECHNICAL TEAMS THROUGH COLLABORATION AND CLEAR COMMUNICATION.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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BACHELOR’S OR MASTER’S DEGREE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING OR A RELATED FIELD.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN ELECTROMECHANICAL PRODUCT DESIGN AND LAUNCH (TYPICALLY 7+ YEARS).
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10%-20% INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE GLOBAL SUPPLIER AND PARTNER NETWORK FOR ACTUATOR PRODUCTS.
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THE PAY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS BETWEEN $135,000 - $180,000 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 A ANNUAL BONUS STRUCTURE. ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING THESE BENEFIT PLANS WILL BE PROVIDED IF AN EMPLOYEE RECEIVES AN OFFER FOR EMPLOYMENT.
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REQUIREMENTS
Description
- 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%-20% international travel required to support the global supplier and partner network for actuator products. The pay range for this position is between $135,000 - $180,000 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 a annual bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- How much does the Principal Mechanical Engineer at Boston Dynamics pay?
- The posting lists a range of $135K–$180K per year. Ranges reflect what Boston Dynamics publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Principal Mechanical Engineer role based?
- The role is based in Waltham, MA.
- What experience does Boston Dynamics expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a senior-level role, typically 5+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- Where is Boston Dynamics headquartered?
- Boston Dynamics is headquartered in Waltham, USA.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Boston Dynamics's Workday careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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