Senior Systems Engineer- Stretch at Boston Dynamics

Waltham, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

Exceptional written & verbal communication, interpersonal skills, collaboration, and conflict resolution
5+ years of experience in systems engineering (requirements management, verification and validation) of complex mechatronic systems
Experience working with a specialized requirements management tool. Expertise in both Jama and Jira is especially helpful
BS in engineering (Robotics, Computers, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or similar)
Eligible to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)

Responsibilities

Solicit requirements from stakeholders and subject-matter experts. Derive system requirements from stakeholder requirements. Perform analysis and experimentation to ensure requirements are properly parameterized. Facilitate requirement approval and change management
Utilize Jama to document and support the evolving systems team needs. Support integration and functionality with other tools to ensure a single source of truth without the need for redundant data entry
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 these targets
Assist with development, documentation, and maintenance of a cohesive product architecture: functional, physical, and the allocation of functional to physical derived from the Concept of Operations
Assist with development of right-weight Systems Engineering approach that best helps the team deliver an exceptional product within project constraints. Educate others on systems engineering benefits and methodology
Support system trade studies, DFMEA execution and program technical reviews
Develop and maintain system interface control documents
Ensure requirements are well organized within the appropriate databases, traced to design documents, verification plans, verification results, and potentially other entities of interest
Assist with requirement verification and validation activities as well as tracking and reporting progress

Skills

Jama

DFMEA

Requirements Management

Systems Architecture

Trade Studies

System Simulation

Integration Testing

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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