1d ago
Staff Mechanical Engineer - Legs Tech Lead
Austin, TX
โจ $140k-$200k / yearest.
full-timeseniormanufacturing
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead the mechanical architecture and design of Apollo's lower body at a human-centered robotics company. You'll own the complete lifecycle of the hip, leg, knee, ankle, and foot assemblies, ensuring human-like mobility and durability. This role offers high visibility and the chance to shape cutting-edge legged locomotion for real-world deployment.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Define mechanical architecture for hips, legs, knees, ankles, and feet.
- Lead trade-off studies for power density, range of motion, and stability.
- Design multi-DOF joints for high torque and high cycle life.
- Develop ground contact interfaces for traction and compliance.
๐ Requirements
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years experience in complex robotic systems.
- Deep expertise in legged locomotion kinematics and dynamics.
- Proven track record designing multi-axis robotic legs or exoskeletons.
- Expert-level proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA).
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with fatigue testing and impact testing.
- Knowledge of actuator integration and force control.
- Prior work on high-load dynamic mechanisms.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ค Work on cutting-edge humanoid robots
- ๐ข High-visibility leadership role
- ๐ง Collaborate with top robotics talent
- ๐ Opportunity to shape product from concept to production
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Callยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Onsite Interviewยท 3 hours
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