Mechatronics Engineer

Your Mission

• Build and iterate humanoid robot hardware across prototypes, pushing reliability and performance step by step

• Work closely with the lead hardware designer to refine mechanical systems and drive design improvements

• Act as the bridge between hardware and software teams, making sure integration is smooth and the robot works in the real world

• Develop custom electronics, including PCB design, soldering, wiring, and system bring-up

• Stress-test components and subsystems under demanding conditions, then feed insights back into the design cycle

• Design and deliver advanced teleoperation systems, from early concepts to integration and validation on hardware

• Document and record builds, modifications, and validation results clearly to accelerate iteration and scale knowledge across the team
  

What You Bring to the Table

• A proven track record building and shipping complex electromechanical or robotic systems

• Hands-on mastery of prototyping using modern fabrication methods (3D printing and other additive manufacturing, CNC and other fabrication processes), electromechanical assembly, firmware integration, and troubleshooting

• Deep understanding of mechanical design, kinematics, and force dynamics

• Experience with PCB design tools and hands-on electronics assembly

• Skilled with actuators, sensors, and embedded control hardware

• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape) and the ability to turn designs into reliable prototypes

• Drive to solve hard problems and push systems to new levels of performance

• Bonus: you thrive in fast-moving, multidisciplinary teams and enjoy taking full ownership of your builds

UMA is an inclusive workplace that values exceptional builders over perfect pedigrees. Whatever your background, identity, or journey, if you don't meet every criterion but believe you can have an outsized impact here, we strongly encourage you to apply