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Boston Dynamics is a leading developer of advanced dynamic robots, including BigDog, PETMAN, LS3, ATLAS, and others. We love to create innovative machines that combine advanced control systems, sophisticated mechanical designs, onboard control and sensing, and extraordinary behavior. We have a close-knit hard-working team of 80 engineers, scientists and technicians devoted to building the most advanced dynamic robots in the world. If you have excellent technical skills, like to get your hands dirty and want to join our team of robotics rock stars, send us your resume.

Internships: We are accepting summer/fall internship applications for mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. Resumes can be sent to jobs@BostonDynamics.com. Please do not call to inquire about your internship application. Qualified candidates will hear from us before the program deadlines.

We need bright, hard-working people like you to join our exceptional team. Boston Dynamics is growing quickly to keep up with a fast-growing industry. If you see a position below that looks like it was written for you please send us a resume at jobs@BostonDynamics.com .

Software Support Engineer - DI-Guy

Title: DI-Guy Software Support Engineer
Location of Job: Waltham, Massachusetts

Boston Dynamics (Waltham MA), is seeking a dedicated software support engineer to join the bestselling DI-Guy (www.diguy.com) human simulation software team. DI-Guy is software, geometry, motions, and artificial intelligence for displaying and controlling dynamic human characters in 3-D visual training applications. If you are interested in artificial characters and 3D graphics, but also in helping our customers work best with DI-Guy, please consider this position.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent and experience working in a software development or software support environment. Candidates must have a working knowledge of C++ programming. Experience with lua, artificial intelligence, customer support, simulation, linux, windows, and/or 3D graphics is a plus. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, a positive mental attitude, and the ability to communicate orally and via e-mail.

Responsible for responding to customer e-mail and phone calls regarding use of the DI-Guy product line. Must be able to problem solve.


  • Working knowledge of C++ programming.
  • Experience with simulation, lua, 3D Graphics, is a plus.
  • Ability to communicate clearly via e-mail and phone.
  • A positive mental attitude and strong work ethic.
  • A desire to work with a US and international customer base.
  • Must be willing to work on military/defense-oriented applications.
  • Must be willing to occasionally travel (4-6 times/yr)


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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Title: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Location of Job: Waltham, Massachusetts

For this position, we are looking for someone who can lead the design of light-weight, high performance, articulated 3D systems with extensive sensing and actuation. In addition to performing key mechanical design tasks yourself, you will lead systems engineering tasks including oversight of integrated electronics and sensing. You will play a key contributor and leadership role within a larger mechanical design team that contributes to multiple on-going robotics efforts.

We require a Mechanical Engineering degree. Masters or PhD degrees are desired as long as they reflect pragmatic, design oriented efforts. We prefer 5 or more years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will have a portfolio of machines they have built that include articulated mechanisms using custom joint design, actuation, and sensing. Likely relevant industrial experience includes the fields of robotics, aircraft and aerospace, and automotive design.

In addition to exceptional demonstrated hands-on design skills, we are looking for experience in at least several of the following areas:


  • Advanced SolidWorks user, or equivalent
  • Finite element analysis, design optimization
  • High performance hydraulics
  • Fluid and electro-mechanical actuators and sensors
  • Articulated mechanism design with custom actuation and sensing
  • Systems Engineering

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Control Systems Engineer

Title: Control Systems Engineer
Location of Job: Waltham, Massachusetts

For this position, we are looking for someone who can work as a key member of our multi-disciplinary team to design, build, test and deliver the most advanced mobile robots inhabiting the Earth. The position will also involve creating dynamic simulations of robotic systems for early stage testing and concept development as well as dynamic simulations of humans for biomechanical analysis.

We require a MS or PhD degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering or related discipline plus 3 or more years of relevant experience. A balance between analytic ability and practical implementation on hardware systems will be expected. Simulation experience is useful. You'll do well here if you like thinking about how things move and developing algorithms to make machines realize your vision. Strong interpersonal, speaking and writing skills are required. We desire experience ranging from concept through build, test, debug redesign, production, and delivery. We are looking for experience in several of the following areas:


  • Implementing high-bandwidth feedback control in hardware
  • Control of multi-DOF systems
  • Familiarity with multi-body kinematics and dynamics
  • Sensing and state estimation
  • C/C++
  • Dynamic simulation
  • Contact or collision modeling

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Software Engineer / Robotics Engineer

Title: Software Engineer / Robotics Engineer
Location of Job: Waltham, Massachusetts

For this position, we prefer an MS or PhD degree in computer science or engineering and significant hands-on experience developing, testing, and debugging software for real-time sensing and control. We are seeking a hard working individual with experience developing, debugging and optimizing real-time software for implementing closed-loop feedback control. Strong interpersonal, speaking and writing skills are required. We desire experience ranging from concept through build, test, debug, redesign, production and delivery. Candidates must be US Citizens. We are looking for experience in several of the following areas:


  • C, C++ programming for real-time control and sensor processing
  • QNX or Linux in embedded real-time systems
  • CVS
  • Code control discipline
  • Digital signal processing
  • Device drivers for interfacing to control and sensing hardware
  • Networking and peripheral interfaces

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Robot Hydraulics Engineer

Title: Robot Hydraulics Engineer
Location of Job: Waltham, Massachusetts

For this position, we are looking for someone who can design build and test light-weight high performance hydraulic systems from both off-the-shelf and custom components. Additionally, you will need to interface with controls and electronics teams to ensure that the hydraulic system is meeting system design goals for integrated sensing, thermal performance, weight and power. You will be a key contributor within a larger mechanical design team dedicated to multiple on-going robotics efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3-5 years of industry-oriented design experience, or a graduate degree with thesis research that focused on design and implementation of advanced hydraulic systems. The candidate will have a portfolio of hydraulic systems and components they have designed and built that include articulated mechanisms, actuation, valving, cooling, and sensing. Likely relevant experience includes the fields of robotics, aerospace and on and off road vehicles. In addition to exceptional demonstrated hands-on design skills, we are looking for experience in at least several of the following areas:


  • Advanced SolidWorks user, or equivalent
  • Sizing of components including valving, cooling, lines, accumulators, filters, etc
  • Manifold design
  • Understanding of interaction between hydraulic components
  • Fluid power actuators and sensors
  • Hydraulic system testing

Benefits

Boston Dynamics offers an outstanding compensation package comprised of competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, MBTA discounts, STD and LTD, access to a modern on-site exercise facility, as well as retirement benefits including a 401(k) program. Join a unique, growing, and profitable company on the cutting edge of computer simulation and robotics. Our Waltham offices are easily accessible from the Mass turnpike, Route 128 and Route 2.

Boston Dynamics is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 1-617-868-5600 ext 228 for further assistance.