Since its founding in 2015, 1X has been at the forefront of developing advanced humanoid robots designed for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoids.
As we scale from research and development to full-scale manufacturing, we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in electric actuator design to support the development of NEO’s hands. In this role, you will own key mechanical subsystems of high-performance electric drive units, and be responsible for the design, optimization, selection, and integration of components such as rotors and stators, bearings, transmissions, and sensors.
Responsibilities
Design, prototype, and validate robotics (electro)mechanical designs for electric actuators
Integrate electronics, sensors and cabling into robotic joints with large range of motion and tight packaging constraints
Optimize parts and assemblies for weight, cost, and performance
Create high-quality drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) for manufacturing and production
Perform tolerance stack-up analysis
Author concise documentation of design details, requirements, and test plans
About You
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience with CAD (Onshape preferred)
Experience with structural FEA
Hands-on experience designing electric actuators and/or motor-transmission assemblies
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques to ensure manufacturability for mid- and high-volume manufacturing
Experience bringing complex products from concept to production
Strong prototyping skills and intuition for efficient concept validation
It will be nice if you had
1-3 years experience in industry or structured research and development lab with hands on experience
Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Experience with gearbox sizing and software tools like KISSsoft
Experience with electromagnetic motor design and software tools like MotorCAD
Experience with casting/forging DFM
Experience in designing robots, understanding of kinematics and dynamics of robotics systems
Experience with FMEA
Experience developing highly complex mechatronics systems with several Degrees of Freedom
Benefits & Compensation
Salary Range: $107,700 - $179,600 + Equity
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer
1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
1X is a leader in humanoid robotics, creating humanoid robots for the home as a first step in developing general purpose robots
1X’s mission is to create an abundance of labor through safe, intelligent humanoids that work alongside people.
