Senior Engineer - Dexterous End Effector Design
mavenrobotics
San Francisco Bay Area, California USA
Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Other
- Engineering
Job description
**Role Description** We are seeking an exceptional Sr. Engineer to lead the development of dexterous robot end-effectors. In this role you will: - Own the full product development cycle for dexterous manipulation end-effectors. - Brainstorm and prototype innovative concepts for dexterous end-effectors ranging from simple two-fingered grippers to multi-fingered humanoid hands. - Work closely with our business development, simulation, controls, software, testing, and industrial design teams to define use-cases, performance requirements, and packaging. - Develop high-level strategies and system architectures for dexterous manipulation systems ranging from end-effectors, tele-op training systems, and data collection devices. - Test and evaluate existing grippers, end-effectors, sensors, and data-collection devices. - Support assembly, integration, and testing of robotic hardware. **Qualifications** - 5+ years of experience developing high performance robotic systems. - BS, MS, or Phd in mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or similar field. - Experience designing and developing dexterous manipulation systems. - Experience with electromechanical integration, including motors, sensors, servo drives, speed reducers, electronics packaging, and wiring. - Self-starter attitude with strong ability to identify problems, prioritize them, then plan and execute working solutions. - Enthusiasm for working in a fast paced startup environment and eagerness to support the team on a variety of topics.