Principal Robotics Engineer- Atlas Fleet Reliability at Boston Dynamics

Waltham, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field with 12+ years of professional experience, a Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or a PhD with 5+ years of experience
  • A proven ability to work hands-on with complex hardware and collaborate effectively with technician and operations teams in a manufacturing or lab environment
  • Deep familiarity with C++ and Python for on-robot development, debugging, and large-scale data analysis
  • Expert-level knowledge of electric brushless DC motor functionality and motor control firmware
  • A deep understanding of robotics fundamentals and extensive experience working with complex robot data (e.g., sensor data, joint states)
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience architecting and implementing large-scale data pipelines and working with time-series databases
  • Experience leading the design and development of data visualization dashboards and tools for complex systems
  • Deep expertise in statistical analysis and signal processing
  • Prior experience in a role focused on robotics reliability, diagnostics, or fleet management for a complex hardware product

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary controls engineering point of contact for the Prototype Operations team, providing expert, hands-on support for robot bring-up, diagnostics, and repair
  • Independently own and conduct deep-dive investigations into the most critical and ambiguous fleet-wide issues, spanning the full stack from low-level motor firmware to high-level robot operations
  • Drive the continuous improvement of the automated diagnostic system and other data analysis tools, focusing on increasing the speed and accuracy of troubleshooting for technicians
  • Develop and document best practices for diagnosing and resolving common issues, creating resources and tools that empower the operations team to solve more problems autonomously
  • Synthesize findings from fleet data and repair operations to provide direct, data-driven feedback to the broader hardware and software design teams, influencing future designs
  • Mentor other engineers in best practices for debugging, system analysis, and designing for reliability

Skills

Robotics
Controls Engineering
Electromechanical Systems
Diagnostics
Motor Firmware
Data Analysis
Troubleshooting
System Analysis
Reliability Engineering

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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