1d ago

Staff Mechanical Engineer - Legs Tech Lead

Austin, TX

โœจ $140k-$200k / yearest.

full-timeseniormanufacturing

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๐Ÿ’ผ 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.

๐ŸŽฏ 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.

๐Ÿ“‹ 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).

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience with fatigue testing and impact testing.
  • Knowledge of actuator integration and force control.
  • Prior work on high-load dynamic mechanisms.

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿค– Work on cutting-edge humanoid robots
  • ๐Ÿข High-visibility leadership role
  • ๐Ÿง  Collaborate with top robotics talent
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Opportunity to shape product from concept to production

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Callยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Onsite Interviewยท 3 hours
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