Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
We're looking for highly motivated and talented engineers with hands-on experience and a passion for robotics to join our team. Specifically, we seek a Mechanical Engineer with proven capabilities in electric actuation design – electric motors, drivetrains, electromechanical packaging, joint/mechanism design, and testing to support the development of our next-generation humanoid robotics system.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Contribute to detailed design and analysis of actuators (rotary and linear)
- Collaborate with a small cross-disciplinary team of engineers
- Participate in creative brainstorming for concept generation
- Conduct engineering analysis to drive design decisions
- Compare concepts via iterative design, prototype, assembly, and test
- Perform analysis (FEA, etc.) to optimize and validate design
- Create GD&T-informed drawings, a Bill of Material, and procurement documentation
- Produce assembly instructions and finalize project documentation
- Participate in pilot build of your designs
- Perform DVP&R to ensure design meets requirements
- Iterate on design to harden for scalability and DFMA
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Mastery of engineering fundamentals / first principles
- High proficiency in CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
- Demonstrated hands-on experience prototyping and testing mechanical components
- Attention to detail
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational and time management skills
- The ability to multi-task and manage conflicting deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Great team player able to perform within a dynamic start-up environment
- Knowledge of kinematics, structures (statics), dynamics, joints/mechanisms, and electromechanical packaging optimization
NICE-TO-HAVE
- Experience in designing with planetary gears
- Hands-on experience in machining and 3D Printing
- Experience in humanoid/legged robotics
- Understanding of motor control systems and PCB layout principles
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 2+ years in development of actuation and/or robotic systems or similar
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to communicate
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience developing actuation systems, robotic systems, or similar
- High proficiency with CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar
- Hands-on experience prototyping and testing mechanical components
- Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, kinematics, statics, dynamics, joints, mechanisms, and electromechanical packaging
- Experience designing with planetary gears
- Hands-on experience with machining and 3D printing
- Experience with humanoid or legged robotics
- Understanding of motor control systems and PCB layout principles
Apptronik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple UnitedHealthcare plan options with an employer contribution toward premiums, and mental-health support is listed. Feedback suggests this core coverage meets the standard expectations for a tech employer.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible PTO, paid holidays and sick days, and paid parental/family leave are advertised, with an onsite Mother’s Room at the Austin HQ. Feedback suggests the breadth of time-off and family provisions is a notable part of the offering, even if specific durations aren’t publicly detailed.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Company equity and performance bonuses are included in the published package, with relocation assistance also noted on some profiles. Feedback suggests these elements can add upside to total compensation depending on role and grant terms.
Apptronik Insights
What We Do
Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.
Why Work With Us
At Apptronik, we don't see a future where man competes against machine. Instead, we envision a harmonious world where man and machine coexist. Our mission statement, "It is not Man vs. Machine, but Man + Machine," encapsulates our belief that the synergy between humans and robots will pave the way for a brighter, more advanced future.
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