The ideal candidate will embrace our goal to drive zero-emission, self-driving vehicle adoption, and help us realize our potential to define, build, and lead a new category of robotic automation for the enterprise.
This role is based in Denver, CO. Hybrid/remote candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Duties & Responsibilities
Own the mechanical architecture of advanced robotic manipulation, including end effector, actuation, and hardware systems, from requirements definition through design, validation, and field release
Define and maintain engineering standards for CAD, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and documentation across the mechanical team
Apply design for manufacturability (DFM) principles throughout the design process, collaborating with vendors and contract manufacturers to ensure designs are producible, cost-effective, and scalable from prototype to production volumes
Lead design reviews and provide technical mentorship to Mechanical Engineer I/II team members
Partner with software, electrical, and systems engineering teams to define HW/SW interface requirements and ensure integrated system performance
Evaluate and select vendors and components; lead supplier development efforts for critical or custom hardware
Lead reliability initiatives, including failure mode analysis (FMEA/FTA), design for reliability, and systematic corrective action to improve durability, safety, and lifecycle cost across the fleet
Identify and resolve systemic mechanical risks across the product line before they reach the field
Required qualifications
8+ years of experience with integrated hardware/software systems such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other industrial automation products
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
Demonstrated experience owning mechanical system architecture end-to-end, including requirements, design, analysis, and validation
Deep expertise in designing and documenting machined parts, weldments, sheet metal, and assemblies with full GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
Experience applying DFM principles to machined parts, sheet metal, weldments, and molded or cast components, with demonstrated ability to reduce part complexity and manufacturing cost without compromising performance
Experience leading reliability programs — FMEA, root cause analysis, corrective action — on fielded hardware systems
Proficiency with FEA and the ability to guide others in applying simulation to design decisions
Experience with PDM systems and formal part release processes
Experience designing and integrating sensors into electromechanical systems
Track record of mentoring engineers and raising the technical quality of a team
Ideal qualifications
Experience with robotic manipulator design, including joint design, linkage synthesis, and actuation selection
Experience designing hardware for hardened outdoor environments (ingress protection, thermal cycling, vibration, shock)
Familiarity with cable harness design and sensor wiring in integrated systems
Working knowledge of Python and/or C++ for test automation or hardware-in-the-loop validation
Familiarity with functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 26262, or similar) in the context of safety-critical hardware design
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $170,000 - $200,000
Actual compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor
Relocation assistance offered
Equity: equity package commensurate on experience and skills
Health Insurance
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(K) Retirement
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-Term Disability
Long–Term Disability
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Mental health benefits
Professional Development Benefits
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
