Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Humanoid Robotic ManipulationWhat's In It For You?💰 Competitive compensation up to $300k + equity🛠️ Own the mechanical design and technical game plan for next-generation Humanoid manipulation hardware📈 High level of technical ownership and autonomy, with the opportunity to shape architecture & engineering standards🧠 Work on complex manipulation problems involving actuators, joints, transmissions, end effectors, and robotic arms🏗️ Take your designs from first principles → prototype → production → real-world deployment🤝 Work alongside exceptional engineers across controls, electrical, firmware, and roboticsAbout the RoleI'm working with a well-funded robotics company developing advanced robotic systems for industrial and manufacturing environments. They're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop robotic arms, actuated joints, transmissions, structures, and end effectors from concept through production.This is a hands-on IC role for someone who has shipped real robotic or high-performance electromechanical hardware and wants significant ownership over the technical direction.What You'll Do As A Senior Mechanical Engineer:Own mechanical design of robotic arms, joints, actuators, transmissions, and end effectors.Design mechanisms optimised for torque density, backdrivability, weight, stiffness, durability, and cost.Integrate motors, gearing, bearings, sensors, and structures into compact assemblies.Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, machine design, and FEA/structural analysis.Rapidly prototype using 3D printing, CNC, and other fabrication methods.Lead testing, characterization, durability testing, and failure analysis.Drive DFM/DFA and work with suppliers/CMs to move designs into production.Collaborate closely with controls, electrical, and firmware teams.What We're Looking For5+ years designing and shipping electromechanical hardware as a Mechanical/Senior Mechanical Engineer.Hands-on experience with robotic manipulators, actuated joints, robotic arms, cobots, legged robots, aerospace mechanisms, or similar systems.Strong experience with actuators, motors, gearing/transmissions, bearings, and mechanisms.Expert CAD skills in SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Onshape, or similar.Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance stacks, machine design, materials, and structural analysis.Proven ability to take hardware from concept → prototype → validated production.Nice to HaveDexterous hands, grippers, or end-effectorsHumanoid or legged roboticsFEA, topology optimisation, or lightweightingForce/torque sensors, encoders, or IMUsControls/dynamics knowledgePrototype-to-volume manufacturing experienceLooking for your next challenge as a Staff/Senior Mechanical Engineer? 🚀 Apply directly or drop me a message to discuss the details!