Electronic Systems Engineer 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

RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

Exceptional written & verbal communication, interpersonal skills, collaboration, and conflict resolution
3+ years of experience in systems engineering of complex mechatronic systems
5+ years of experience in electronics technology development with proven PCBA and product delivery
2+ years of experience working intimately with a specialized requirements management tool (expertise in Jama especially helpful)
BS in engineering (Robotics, Computers, Software, Electrical, Systems, or similar)

Responsibilities

Solicit requirements from stakeholders and subject-matter experts; derive system requirements from stakeholder requirements
Perform research, analysis, and experimentation to ensure requirements are properly parameterized; author and seek approval for high quality system requirements
Become expert on Jama tool functionality to customize and configure the tool in support of the product team’s evolving needs
Help develop a compatible set of performance targets, including safety, user experience, reliability, robustness, cost, package, manufacturability, and numerous functional attributes
Facilitate activities that accelerate product design convergence to performance targets
Help author the evolving Concept of Operations, ensuring that the intended breadth of use cases are clearly defined for the product
Support system DFMEA execution
Support system trade studies and program technical reviews
Develop and maintain system interface control documents
Review requirements from other authors, providing coaching to achieve requirement quality expectations; facilitate requirement approval and change management
Ensure requirements are well organized within the appropriate databases, traced to design documents, verification plans, verification results, and potentially other entities of interest
Track and report on requirements development and verification progress, identify holes, mitigate risks, and help drive issue closure

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Management

Jama

DFMEA

Trade Studies

System Integration

Testing

Sensors

Power Management

Robotics

Simulation

Interface Control Documents

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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