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Principal Hardware Robotics Engineer, Data Centers
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$275k–$382k/yr
Senior+$26M raised
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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 14d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Founding Mechanical Engineer will own the end-to-end design, testing, and deployment of robotic subsystems for heavy construction. This role involves collaborating with the CTO to transform prototypes into reliable, scalable hardware capable of operating in rugged environments.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in designing and testing complex hardware. Proficiency in CAD, GD&T, and hands-on experience with manufacturing or hydraulic systems is highly preferred.
Full job description
Company Description
Heavy infrastructure cannot be built fast enough to fulfill the promises of American reindustrialization. With labor availability tightening and the workforce aging, construction faces a multi-trillion-dollar execution gap over the next decade. Backed by Founders Fund and others, the team is developing robots for outdoor, high-payload job site work with a focus on immediate deployment and autonomy that delivers value immediately. We’re partnering with the largest heavy construction firms to put robots on sites immediately, building hardware, data, and commercial moats to bring end-to-end autonomy to construction.
We are looking for a Founding Mechanical Engineer specializing in design, test, and deployment to build out Strata’s v1 robot, helping to transform prototypes into reliable, scalable hardware systems for manufacturing and field deployment.
Key Responsibilities
Own subsystems end-to-end — from concept, sizing, and analysis through drawings, vendor sourcing, build, test, and field deployment — working closely with the CTO, and founding electromechanical team.
Define and satisfy mechanical requirements for a robot that operates in rugged, dirty, hazardous environments and carries multi-ton loads.
Perform first-principles hand calculations and finite element analysis to size structures, mechanisms, and hydraulic components (cylinders, valves, pumps) under real-world loading.
Run motion studies, interference/clearance checks, load path analysis, and tolerance stack-ups to validate design intent before parts are cut.
Apply design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles, and stay hands-on through first builds to catch and fix issues early.
Partner with external vendors and manufacturers to source parts, manage quotes and purchase orders, and build out early supply chain relationships.
Create manufacturing, welding, and assembly drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Develop and execute hardware test plans spanning functional, environmental, and qualification testing.
Define hardware success criteria with customers and support the robot through pilot deployment in the field.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
3+ years designing, building, and testing complex hardware systems.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with rugged, high-payload hardware — heavy equipment, off-road vehicles, aerospace structures, or industrial machinery.
Hands-on experience with hydraulic or fluid power systems (cylinders, valves, pumps, manifolds).
Proficiency in CAD and GD&T; experience with Siemens NX preferred.
Strong grounding in hand calculations and FEA, with the judgment to know when each is warranted.
Reimagining how we build critical industries, societies, and the world, with robots that make sense.
Industry
Robotics Engineering
Company size
2-10 employees
Heavy infrastructure cannot be built fast enough to fulfill the promises of American reindustrialization. With labor availability tightening and the workforce aging, construction faces a multi-trillion-dollar execution gap over the next decade. Strata is building a construction robotics platform designed for outdoor environments, heavy payloads, and immediate deployment. We’re partnering with the largest heavy construction firms to put robots on sites to handle material now, building hardware, data, and commercial moats to bring end-to-end autonomy to construction.
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