Atlas Technical Project Manager- Structures at Boston Dynamics

Waltham, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering design
  • 2+ years of prior experience in project management on a complex shipping product, preferably in robotics or automotive
  • Deep experience interacting with all elements of the Product Design and New Product Introduction process including design engineering stages, verification and validation, compliance, quality engineering, manufacturing logistics, and marketing
  • Excellent project management and communication skills, comfortable with scheduling, milestones, tracking, driving meetings to obtain consensus, making 1-1 connections with staff, understanding the big picture, and communicating to stakeholders
  • Proficiency in waterfall project management tools and software (e.g., Smartsheets, Microsoft Project)

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the development lifecycle of robotics structure, cabling, and paneling from early stage design coordination to mass production
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical and electrical engineers as well as stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of new designs
  • Work with Program Manager, Hardware Design Managers, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and engineering leads to build comprehensive project plans aligning resources and budgets with project scope, and ensure risks are identified and mitigated
  • Work closely with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of robust, manufacturable, and performance-optimized humanoid structural components, including primary structure, external paneling, and internal cabling systems
  • Work with functional leads to establish a schedule within the master program schedule and track performance
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
  • Use resource planning to identify bottlenecks, unblock them, and adjust schedules accordingly
  • Continually track projects and update stakeholders on top priorities and the critical path
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks to project delivery, and implement effective contingency plans when necessary
  • Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery of all critical components
  • Coordinate design reviews to ensure all required deliverables meet high engineering standards, enabling a seamless transition from development to manufacturing
  • Ensure rigorous documentation, change control, and versioning of structural components and associated cable harnesses

Skills

Project Management
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Supply Chain Coordination
Risk Mitigation
Resource Planning
Design Reviews
Manufacturing Processes
Stakeholder Management
Schedule Tracking

Boston Dynamics

Develops advanced robots for industrial applications

About Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics creates advanced robots that enhance human capabilities and safety, focusing on legged robots with high mobility, dexterity, and intelligence. Their flagship products, Spot and Pick, are designed for commercial, industrial, and research applications, performing tasks that are dangerous or physically demanding for humans. Spot, for example, is a 65-pound robot that can navigate complex terrains and avoid obstacles autonomously using built-in AI. Unlike many competitors, Boston Dynamics emphasizes responsible use of their robots, limiting sales to commercial and research clients and ensuring high-quality standards through domestic manufacturing. The company's goal is to improve safety and efficiency across various industries while exploring future consumer applications.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1992Year Founded
$38.8MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Competition from affordable Chinese robotics could pressure market share and pricing.
Layoffs indicate potential financial or strategic challenges impacting future innovation.
Collaboration with multiple stakeholders may lead to strategic misalignments.

Differentiation

Boston Dynamics excels in creating robots with advanced mobility and dexterity.
Their robots are designed for unstructured environments, enhancing workplace safety and efficiency.
Spot and Atlas are pioneering robots in digital transformation and mobile manipulation.

Upsides

Collaboration with Toyota and Hyundai boosts AI-powered humanoid robot development.
Patent resolution with Ghost Robotics opens collaboration on robotics policy and technology.
AI advancements in Atlas position Boston Dynamics as a humanoid robot market leader.

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