Mechanical Engineer - Actuators
About The Position
We’re building humanoid robots that work in home - doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time back. To do this right, we have to solve robotics, AI, manufacturing - at the same time, at scale, in a form factor that has to be safe enough to live with your family. NEO is our flagship - a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people. We’re not demoing it - we’re shipping it. We’re scaling, we’re hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time - safely creating abundance for all. The Actuators team develops the electromechanical systems that enable NEO to move with strength, precision, and reliability. Our work spans mechanical design, electric motors, sensing, power transmission, controls integration, and hardware validation. We work closely with electrical, controls, firmware, test, and manufacturing teams to rapidly develop actuator concepts, validate performance, and mature designs into reliable systems that can be produced at scale.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
- 2–5 years of experience in mechanical design, product development, or a related engineering role
- Strong proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Onshape, Inventor, or equivalent
- Experience creating production-quality engineering drawings and mechanical documentation
- Strong understanding of tolerances, fits, materials, and mechanical design fundamentals
- Hands-on experience supporting prototype assembly, testing, and hardware iteration
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing robotic actuators, motors, or other electromechanical systems
- Familiarity with electric motors, magnets, laminations, air gaps, encoders, or electromagnetic components
- Experience with bearings, gears, shafts, transmissions, and structural actuator components
- Exposure to rapid prototyping and iterative hardware development cycles
- Experience supporting hardware through verification testing, failure analysis, and design refinement
- Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly principles
Responsibilities
- Design and integrate the mechanical systems that enable high-performance robotic actuation.
- Contribute to actuator development from early concepts and technical viability decisions through detailed design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing readiness.
- Work closely with electric motors and electromagnetic components, ensuring mechanical designs account for critical interfaces such as air gaps, magnets, laminations, sensors, thermal behavior, and assembly constraints.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
- Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
