Staff Mechanical Engineer – Robotic Hand Design Tech Lead

📋 Description Lead mechanical design of a multi-DOF robotic hand for humanoid platform. Define arch for hand structure, joints, and load paths balancing dexterity and weight. Collaborate with actuation, perception, and software teams for integrated system. Drive prototyping, testing, and iteration with hands-on evaluation. Ensure manufacturability and scale-up with DFM/DFA and supplier collaboration. Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers on dexterous manipulation systems. 🎯 Requirements Experience designing multi-axis robotic hands or high-DOF mechanisms. Strong background in hand biomechanics or bio-inspired design. Expertise with solid modeling tools (SolidWorks, NX, Catia). Familiarity with tendon-driven or remote actuation and cable routing. Experience with tactile sensing or force feedback integration is a plus. BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or related field; 8+ years preferred. 🎁 Benefits Competitive compensation and equity package. Health, dental, vision benefits. Flexible work environment and base in Austin, TX.