Boston Dynamics · 12 hours ago
Senior Hardware Development Engineer, Tactile Sensing
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBoston Dynamics is a leading company in robotics and automation. The Senior Hardware Development Engineer, Tactile Sensing is responsible for designing, developing, and validating integrated hardware systems for robotic platforms, focusing on novel sensing systems to enhance the interaction of mobile robots with their environment.
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Responsibilities
Work with multi-disciplinary teams to design, fabricate, evaluate and demonstrate new sensing solutions for reliable closed-loop, whole-body manipulation behaviors
Design, prototype, and validate robotic hardware components such as PCBs, sensor modules, harnessing, and enclosures
Evaluate and select materials and components suitable for robotic use cases involving motion, vibration, thermal loads, and environmental exposure
Conduct hands-on testing, failure analysis, and root cause investigations to improve reliability and performance of robotic systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in software, systems, manufacturing, and test engineering to define hardware interfaces and ensure successful integration
Support design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT) initiatives for robotic subsystems
Maintain detailed technical documentation, including CAD models, test plans, schematics, and validation reports
Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and design standards for robotics hardware
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in robotics, automation, or developing complex electromechanical products for commercial applications
Demonstrated expertise in designing and integrating various sensor modalities (e.g., vision, force/torque, IMUs, audio arrays) into complex electromechanical systems
Strong proficiency using schematic capture and PCB layout software (Altium or similar)
Sufficient experience with a mechanical CAD tool (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, CATIA) to effectively collaborate on the packaging of electronics and system integration
Strong understanding of robotic system architecture, including actuators, sensors, power systems, and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C)
Experience with both analog and high-speed digital design
Proven ability to debug complex electronics and perform failure analysis
Hands-on ability with lab equipment and SMT soldering
Experience with environmental testing, reliability testing, and debugging in motion-centric applications
Familiarity with electromechanical integration, cable management, and embedded control hardware
Strong communication and technical writing skills, with ability to document and explain complex designs
Working understanding of EMC/EMI testing and standards
Education: MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
Education: BS in Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of professional experience
Preferred
Experience with Verilog/VHDL is a plus
Experience with functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508) is a plus
Combined ME/EE background is a strong plus
Certifications in robotics safety, reliability engineering, or IPC standards are a plus
Company
Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is an engineering company that specializes in building dynamic robots and software for human simulation.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$37MKey Investors
SoftBank
2020-12-09Acquired
2019-02-06Series Unknown· $37M
Leadership Team
Robert Playter
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Theermann
Chief Strategy Officer
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