Senior Mechanical Engineer (Structural Simulation & Analysis)

Join Apptronik, a leading robotics company, as a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Structural Simulation & Analysis. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the structural integrity, mass optimization, and dynamic performance of our humanoid robot, Apollo. You will perform complex simulations, bridge the gap between autonomous behaviors and physical limits, and support the development of company-wide standards. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers and lead efforts in material characterization.

• Perform simulations to transition from concept to validated hardware with minimal physical prototyping cycles.
• Support the development of company-wide standards for material models, boundary conditions, and safety factors for humanoid-specific load cases.
• Utilize topology optimization and generative design to drive aggressive mass reduction across the limbs and torso while maintaining required stiffness-to-weight ratios.
• Software Mastery: Proficiency in industry-standard simulation suites (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus, SimCenter)
• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on Computational Mechanics
• Physics Depth: Solid mechanics, vibration (vibration, shock, and modal analysis), heat transfer, and multi-body dynamics
• Humanoid Context: Specific experience with high-speed moving mechanisms or "lightweighting" structures for mobile platforms is highly preferred
• Experience: 4+ years of experience in structural simulation and mechanical design, with a proven track record of shipping complex, high-performance electromechanical products (Robotics, Aerospace, or Automotive)
• At least 4 years of experience in structural simulation and mechanical design, with a proven track record of shipping complex, high-performance electromechanical products (Robotics, Aerospace, or Automotive)
• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on Computational Mechanics
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Hearing and speech to communicate