Boston Dynamics is seeking a Senior Staff CAD Designer to join our Spot robot team. In this role, you will be a key technical resource for new product initiatives, designing ruggedized hardware required for the world’s most demanding environments. You’ll love working on a fun, collaborative, and talented team to support one of the world’s coolest robots. Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring[viral videos on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/BostonDynamics) have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics. ## How You Will Make an Impact - Mechanical Engineering Partnership: Collaborate closely with Mechanical Engineering teams to iterate on concepts, resolve complex design challenges, and translate early prototypes and functional requirements into robust, production-ready CAD models. - Drive Mechanical Packaging & Architecture: Build and maintain master skeleton models, top-down assembly architectures, and complex packaging layouts for high-density electromechanical subsystems. - Production-Ready Modeling: Design intricate mechanical components and assemblies using CATIA, focusing on structural enclosures, structural castings, injection-molded plastics, and machined components. - Drawing & Detailing Ownership: Generate fully defined 2D engineering drawing packages compliant with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards, including critical datum definitions, inspection dimensions, and surface finishes. - Electromechanical Integration: Route complex wire harnesses, flexible cables, and flex PCBAs within constrained dynamic spaces alongside electrical and mechanical engineering teams. - DFM / DFA Collaboration: Partner directly with prototype shops, tooling vendors, and high-volume suppliers to optimize designs for toolability (draft angles, parting lines, shut-offs, uniform wall thickness, and assembly sequencing). - PLM & Release Management: Manage multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs), configure change packages, and author Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) inside the PLM system. ## Required Skills - AS or BS in Mechanical Design Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting/Design, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent vocational training and relevant practical experience. - 7+ years of dedicated mechanical CAD design experience in robotics, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, or industrial automation. - Advanced, expert-level proficiency in CATIA - Deep practical knowledge of DFM/DFA for volume fabrication processes (injection molding, high-pressure die casting, gravity casting, precision CNC, etc). - Extensive experience using PLM systems (Arena preferred; Windchill, Enovia, or Teamcenter) to manage BOMs, revision schemes, and ECO approvals. ## Bonus Skills - Expert command of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) drafting practices and mechanical drawing creation. - Experience conducting detailed tolerance stack-ups for precision-machined and molded assemblies. - Hands-on experience with 3D wire harness and cable routing workbenches (e.g., CATIA Electrical / Harness Design). - Advanced surfacing experience (Class-A or complex aesthetic curves) bridging Industrial Design surfaces to production tooling geometry. - Detailed design experience with environmental sealing architectures (IP67/IP68 O-ring glands, elastomeric gaskets, ultrasonic welding, structural adhesives, and overmolding). *We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.* The base pay range for this position is between $115,000 to $130,000 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.