Senior Engineer II, Robotics Mechanical Design

Cambridge, MA USA. Posted a month ago

The role

You will own the mechanical design of custom mobile manipulator configurations end to end. This involves mocking up iterations, modeling in CAD, and preparing designs for simulation and physical build.

What you will do

Design and iterate mounting and integration concepts combining robot arms with AMR/AGV base platforms
Produce multiple design options per platform combination for evaluation
Model custom mobile manipulator configurations in CAD
Run mass, center-of-gravity, and payload analysis
Design cable, hose, and connector routing
Prepare simulation-ready CAD models and specifications for Isaac Sim validation
Document design decisions, tolerances, and assembly procedures
Support physical build and integration

Required qualifications

Mechanical or mechatronic design experience in a production, commercial, or applied R&D setting
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, or similar)
Experience designing mechanical mounts, brackets, or structural interfaces for hardware integration
Understanding of payload, mass properties, and center-of-gravity considerations for robotic arms on mobile bases
Familiarity with robot arm and AMR specifications, including mounting interfaces, payload limits, and reach envelopes
Comfortable iterating quickly, producing and revising multiple design options
Strong documentation habits

Nice to have

Experience preparing CAD models for downstream simulation use
Experience with robot arms and AMRs specifically
Familiarity with ROS2/URDF conventions
Experience with NVIDIA Isaac Sim or other robotics simulation tools
Background in industrial design for warehouse automation, logistics robotics, or manufacturing equipment
Experience with rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing, sheet metal, and machining

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Flexible time off with generous company wide holidays
Paid parental leave
Educational assistance program
Commuter benefits, including bike share memberships for office based employees
Company subsidized lunch program

About the company

Lila Sciences is building Scientific Superintelligence™ to solve humankind's greatest challenges. LILA combines advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science Factory™ instruments into an operating system for science.