Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer role at 1X. 1X is an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, on a mission to build a truly abundant society through general-purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously. We’re focused on developing friendly home robots designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of critical systems for our humanoid robot, NEO. In this role, you’ll design and validate high-performance robotic joints, transmissions, and sensor-integrated assemblies, ensuring that they are optimized for both performance and manufacturability. Your work will directly impact the scalability of humanoid robots from R&D into full-scale production and deployment across homes and industries worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and validate electromechanical systems for humanoid robots
• Integrate electronics, sensors, and cabling into compact, multi-DoF joint packages
• Optimize assemblies for weight, reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency
• Perform structural FEA simulations to validate robust designs
• Produce high-quality CAD models, drawings, and specifications for manufacturing partners
• Author design documentation including requirements, specifications, and test plans

Requirements

Benefits & Compensation

Equal Opportunity Employer

1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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