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Mavenrobotics

Senior Engineer - Dexterous End Effector Design

San Francisco Bay Area, California USA

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Seniority
Senior
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
15 Sept 2026

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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.

Original posting on Mavenrobotics's site ↗

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