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Research Engineer, Hardware

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United States , Palo Alto

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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
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On-site work
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