Postdoctoral Researcher or Associate Research Scientist – Robot Hardware(m/w/x)

Description

You will drive the future of legged robotics by blending mechanical design with scientific evaluation, taking novel concepts from rapid prototyping to high-impact academic publications.

Requirements

• •PhD in Robotics or Mechanical Engineering
• •5+ years hardware design and robotics experience
• •Expert-level CAD software skills
• •Understanding of GD&T, actuators, and mechanisms
• •Concept-to-prototype ability and workshop skills
• •Complex problem solving and critical evaluation
• •Strong verbal and written communication skills
• •Experience designing and building legged platforms
• •Experience with elastomers and soft robotics
• •Practical EE skills for functional prototypes
• •Basic software or controls knowledge

Tasks

• •Lead mechanical design for novel legged robots
• •Perform actuator sizing and linkage design
• •Identify COTS components versus custom hardware
• •Integrate sensors and hardware into robot chassis
• •Create detailed design documentation and drawings
• •Build prototypes using in-house fabrication equipment
• •Coordinate with external vendors for advanced manufacturing
• •Construct robot stands and lab test fixtures
• •Run experiments to evaluate subsystems and robots
• •Investigate novel actuation and soft robotics technologies
• •Write patents and academic scientific publications
• •Collaborate with electrical and software engineering teams
• •Debug and repair robots during field operations
• •Support team research and experimental hardware needs

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