Staff Robotics Simulation Engineer, Hardware

Boston Dynamics•Waltham, MA

2d•$135,000 - $167,000•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Dynamics is looking for a Staff Robotics Simulation Engineer, Hardware to join our Central Hardware team. This role focuses on the hands-on execution of structural and dynamic simulations while rapidly absorbing advanced methodologies from senior mentorship. Starting with a strong foundation in Static and Dynamic FEA, the engineer will be trained to expand their expertise into the CFD (Thermal-Fluids) domain. We are looking for a proactive "rising star" who is ready to take ownership of simulation tasks and evolve into a key technical pillar within the organization. Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics.

Requirements

Demonstrated track record of applying FEA/Dynamics principles to solve real-world engineering problems.
Strong ambition to evolve into a multi-disciplinary simulation expert and a key "protagonist" in the future of robotics at Boston Dynamics.
Strong theoretical understanding of mechanics of materials, dynamics, and thermodynamics.
Basic to intermediate proficiency in at least one major FEA tool (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus, or Nastran).
Ability to manipulate and simplify CAD data for simulation meshing (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks).
Ability to articulate complex engineering concepts logically in both written reports and verbal discussions.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Python or MATLAB for data processing and simple task automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform Static and Dynamic FEA on robotic components and subsystems under the guidance of senior engineers to drive design optimizations.
Actively learn and adopt CFD and thermal-structural interaction methodologies to gradually take on actuator and system-level thermal analysis.
Participate in physical testing (e.g., strain gauge, accelerometer, and thermal imaging) to collect empirical data and improve the fidelity of simulation models.
Execute standardized simulation workflows and "Best Practices" established by the team, contributing to the development of automation scripts (Python/MATLAB).
Maintain detailed technical documentation of analysis results and clearly communicate findings during design reviews with cross-functional teams.
Partner closely with mechanical design and manufacturing teams to solve hardware challenges with a high sense of ownership and urgency.