Atomic Machines
Senior Systems Engineer, Mechanical
Emeryville or Santa Clara, California · Senior
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About the role
- This role combines systems engineering leadership with hands-on engineering execution.
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of Atomic Machines' platform architecture and mechanical subsystems.
- Own mechanical system architecture across multiple interacting subsystems.
- Design mechanical subsystems as needed.
- Translate ambiguous product requirements into robust mechanical system designs.
- Lead interface definition between mechanical, electrical, controls, and software teams.
- Develop tolerance analyses, structural analyses, thermal analyses, and performance budgets.
- Drive machine characterization using instrumentation including load cells, strain gauges, thermocouples, accelerometers, laser measurement systems, encoders, and other key mechatronic sensors.
- Drive FMEA, trade studies, root cause investigations, and design improvements.
- Develop system models and analyses that guide engineering decisions.
- 3-6+ years developing complex electromechanical systems.
Requirements
- Deep experience designing precision mechanical systems, ideally in precision robotics or advanced manufacturing equipment.
- Strong understanding of kinematics, dynamics, machine design, tolerancing, thermal behavior, and structural analysis.
- Experience executing prototype development and experimental testing.
- Familiarity with sensors, actuators, controls, and hardware/software interfaces.
- Experience with FMEA, trade studies, root cause analysis, and system modeling.
- CAD proficiency (Onshape SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or equivalent).
- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, 3-6+ years of experience.
Compensation
- $170,000 - $220,000 USD
Company info
- Founded by Jeff Holden - serial entrepreneur, ex-Amazon SVP and Uber's first Chief Product Officer - the company has raised $250 million to date.
- We are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including for individuals with disabilities.
Equal opportunity
- Atomic Machines is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and does not discriminate based on characteristics protected by applicable law.
- To request an accommodation, contact rc@atomicmachines.com.
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