# MTS: Mechanical Design Engineer at Walden Robotics

- Company: Walden Robotics
- What the company does: At Walden Robotics, we envision a world where general-purpose robots dramatically improve the quality of life for all people—supporting us at home, at work, in factories, on farms, and beyond. Backed by E14 Fund.
- Company website: https://waldenrobotics.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Cambridge, MA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $119K to $158K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-19
- Apply by: 2026-10-14
- Apply: https://ats.rippling.com/walden-robotics/jobs/54c75bde-b87a-4165-8f6f-ee760a47b496
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/walden-robotics-mts-mechanical-design-engineer/

## About the role

We are hiring a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and ship high-performance mechanical systems for our robot. In this role, you will own the design of defined mechanical components and subassemblies—mechanisms, structures, joints, housings, sensor packaging, and subsystem interfaces. You will work closely with controls, electrical, firmware, systems, and manufacturing teams to translate robot-level requirements into robust hardware and mature prototypes into reliable, high-volume production designs.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of experience delivering mechanical or electromechanical products from concept through production, or an MS degree plus 3 years of relevant industry experience
- Strong experience in mechanical system design, including mechanisms, structures, joints, bearings, housings, material selection, and mechanical packaging
- Strong proficiency with 3D CAD—SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX—and rigorous application of GD&T and tolerance analysis
- Demonstrated analytical ability using both hand calculations and FEA for structural, fatigue, stiffness, and thermal design decisions
- Hands-on experience building, instrumenting, and testing mechanical or electromechanical hardware, including system integration and systematic troubleshooting
- Strong communication, ownership, and a collaborative, cross-functional approach to development

Tags: Robot Hardware