
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Job Description
Job Description
Boston Dynamics is seeking an ambitious Junior Engineer to join the Atlas Compute and Sensing Mechanical Engineering team. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern on the Atlas Compute and Sensing program you will design mechanical parts and assemblies for the head of the robot, building and testing prototypes and running experiments to validate design improvements. In this role, your tasks will range from working on individual components to fully integrated robots.
Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics.
Day to Day Activities:
Work within a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to design and support complex robotic systems
Plan and perform verification and validation testing on prototype and production systems
Think creatively about how to test systems for their mechanical, thermal, acoustic and shock/impact performance.
Design and develop new and novel features for existing products
Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause failure analysis and design/implement corrective actions to sustain existing products
Design and release parts and assemblies using Catia CAD software
Develop and maintain product support documentation including bills of material (BOMs) and detailed part/assembly drawings
Support system design analyses, including reliability, DFM / DFA, cost-reduction
Desired Education & Skills:
Current student enrolled in a Bachelor or Graduate Degree program in Mechanical Engineering or Robotics Engineering
Passion and interest for robotics and mechanical design
Strong desire to ship meaningful product that impacts the world
Experience using 3D CAD tools (Solidworks, CATIA, etc.) including simulations (FEA) and generation of detailed 2D drawings
High level of technical writing proficiency (specs, test plans, reports, white papers, etc.)
Nice to Have:
Experience with Python, LabView, or MATLAB
Experience designing injection molded plastic parts
Exposure to ASME drafting standards including GD&T (Y14.5-2018)
Demonstrated internship experience designing and developing mechanical parts and assemblies for product applications (consumer, industrial, medical)
Additional Info:
Public transportation is accessible from Boston/Alewife.
Boston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process.
The hourly pay range for this position is between $30-$45/ hour. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills, education and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.
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Job Details
- Category
- Mechanical
- Employment Type
- Internship
- Location
- Waltham Office (POST)
- Posted
- Mar 13, 2026, 08:00 PM
- Listed
- Mar 14, 2026, 01:47 PM
- Compensation
- $30 - $45 per hour
About Boston Dynamics
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