Mechanical Engineer, Atlas Hardware Co-Op

We’re looking for an ambitious, self-starting, hands-on mechanical engineering co-op to join the team building Atlas, our humanoid robot. Our co-ops design, build, and test prototypes; they investigate weird problems; and they run experiments of all kinds.

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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pZQ29RSz4I), warehouse logistics (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgGH6Vk8nY8) and general purpose labor (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrUHZKlrxms).

What our co-ops do

• Work with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to help design and support complex robotic systems
• Plan and perform verification and validation testing on prototype and production systems
• Design and develop new features for existing products
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause failure analysis and design/implement corrective actions to sustain existing products
• Design and release parts and assemblies using Catia CAD software
• Develop and maintain product support documentation including bills of material (BOMs) and detailed part/assembly drawings
• Support system design analyses, including reliability, DFM / DFA, cost-reduction

What we want to see in our co-ops:

• A demonstrated passion for robotics and mechanical design
• Design experience w/ 3D CAD tools (CATIA, Solidworks, Onshape, &c.)
• That you’re hands-on. Our best co-ops can and want to build, assemble, and troubleshoot stuff
• That you can write well. A poorly written test plan, report, or spec robs the team of the knowledge we need to make our robots even better.
• That you’re working toward a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or similar

Nice to Have:

• You know Python, LabView, MATLAB, or similar
• You know some FEA/CFD tools
• You have designed stuff for manufacturing (eg injection molding, castings, extrusions, sheet metal, weldments, &c.)
• You’re acquainted with ASME drafting standards including GD&T, (Y14.5-2018)
• You’ve worked systems comprising sensors, actuators and mechanisms

Additional Info:

• Public transportation is accessible from Boston/Alewife.
• Boston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process.

*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.*

*Boston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process.*

*The hourly pay range for this position is between $30-$35/ hour. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills, education and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.*