Full-Time

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Robot Hardware Design

Maven Robotics

Maven Robotics

11-50 employees

Autonomous AI-powered robotics for industrial automation

No salary listed

California, USA

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Category
Mechanical Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
CAD
FEM/FEA
Requirements
  • The candidate must have five or more years of experience in mechanical engineering.
  • The candidate must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or a similar field.
  • The candidate must be an expert user of three-dimensional computer-aided design software to design complex parts and assemblies.
  • The candidate must be familiar with structural design and analysis principles including finite element analysis.
  • The candidate must have experience with electromechanical integration, including motors, sensors, servo drives, speed reducers, electronics packaging, and wiring.
  • The candidate must have a self-starter attitude with a strong ability to identify problems, prioritize them, then plan and execute working solutions.
  • The candidate must have enthusiasm for working in a fast paced startup environment and eagerness to support the team on a variety of topics.
Responsibilities
  • Brainstorm and develop innovative and practical concepts for general purpose robotic systems.
  • Work closely with our business development, modeling & simulation, software, integration & testing, and industrial design teams to define loading conditions, performance requirements and packaging.
  • Design assemblies and components in 3D CAD from conceptual architecture through detailed design and drawing release.
  • Work with vendors and manufacturers to produce your components.
  • Support assembly, integration, and testing of robotic hardware.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience designing high performance robotic systems including actuators and dexterous end-effectors is desirable.
  • Experience designing and analyzing structures that are highly optimized for mass and stiffness is desirable.
  • High volume manufacturing experience. Design of cast and molded parts is desirable.

Maven Robotics develops general-purpose, AI-powered industrial robots and autonomous systems designed for a wide range of factory and logistics tasks. Their platform blends advanced hardware with artificial intelligence to deliver autonomous robots that combine strength, adaptive dexterity, and fluid mobility, suitable for diverse industrial settings. Unlike task-specific robots, Maven targets a broad platform that can handle multiple applications, aiming to be easier to use and more cost-effective for businesses of all sizes. The company differentiates itself through a Silicon Valley engineering pedigree, a team with former Apple engineers and researchers, and a strategy of partnering with global manufacturers and logistics providers. Their goal is to make advanced automation accessible by delivering scalable, adaptable robotic solutions that boost efficiency and expand automation possibilities for customers.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2024

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Revenue grew to $1M in 2025; latest estimates show $2.2M annually with scaling.
  • Employee count expanded to 14+ as of 2026, indicating team growth and execution.
  • Partnerships with major global manufacturing and logistics organizations validate product-market fit early.

What critics are saying

  • Boston Dynamics and Tesla Optimus dominate with superior R&D spend and manufacturing scale.
  • Insufficient $1.2M seed funding forces Series A raise by Q4 2026 or shutdown.
  • Established automation leaders (ABB, KUKA, Fanuc) control enterprise distribution and service networks.

What makes Maven Robotics unique

  • Humanoid upper body integrated with AMR base for industrial versatility and adaptability.
  • Former Apple engineers and research scientists focused on physical AI and autonomous capabilities.
  • Cost-efficient general-purpose platform accessible to businesses of all scales, not enterprise-only.

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