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Research Engineer, Hardware

1X Technologies

Location:
United States, Palo Alto

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
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Salary:

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Job Description:

Join the NEXT team shaping the foundations of the future humanoid robot. Tackle unsolved challenges like human-level walking, dexterous manipulation, and embodied perception. Push the boundaries of research into practical, buildable solutions—fast.

Job Responsibility:

Research, design, and prototype fundamental humanoid technologies including actuation systems, robotic joints, and structural components
Model and simulate systems to evaluate performance and feasibility
Design experiments and analyze results to validate hypotheses and inform engineering tradeoffs
Build and iterate on physical prototypes using machining, rapid fabrication, and embedded systems
Evaluate academic research and patents for technical inspiration and practical application
Distill high-concept ideas into actionable engineering workstreams
Collaborate closely with other domain experts to bridge theory and application

Requirements:

Strong grasp of core engineering principles including math, mechanics, and materials
Experience designing actuation systems—motors, drivetrains, joints, structures
Background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar
Demonstrated ability to go full-stack in R&D: from concept to prototype to evaluation
Skilled at assessing feasibility and filtering high-potential ideas from theoretical noise

Nice to have:

Passion for building, tinkering, or technical exploration—professional or personal
Portfolio of personal or professional projects you’ve designed and built
Experience developing novel systems from scratch—not just incremental improvements
Interest in human biomechanics or the nervous system as it relates to robotics
Strong communication skills and ability to present bold technical concepts
Appreciation for historical inventors and scientific pioneers
PhD in a relevant technical field

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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