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As a venture-backed, pre-launch startup, we're defining a new category of personal robotics at the intersection of self-expression and engineering. We're a small team inventing what doesn't yet exist and turning it into something beautiful.\nWhat You'll Own\nOwn mechanical design of robotic and electromechanical subsystems, from concept through build\nDesign motion systems: select and size motors, gearboxes, bearings, sensors and actuators\nDesign cable management and routing through moving assemblies\nRun FEA and tolerance analysis, and turn results into design changes\nDesign plastic and machined parts for manufacturing (injection molding, CNC, sheet metal)\nDesign and build test fixtures; plan and run validation with clear pass/fail data\nCreate assembly and fabrication-ready drawings\nWork with firmware, electrical, robotics and vendor teams to keep interfaces and specs clear\nEmbody our company values of ownership, velocity and craft\nWhat We're Looking For\n4+ years designing robotic or electromechanical products, through at least one build\nSolidWorks and FEA\nMotor, actuator and drivetrain sizing\nCable routing and packaging in moving assemblies\nDFM for injection molding and machining\nTest fixture design and validation testing\nWorking knowledge of ASME Y14.5 / GD&T\nThrive in a small, resource-conscious startup where the job is to invent, build and ship\nBonus Points\nRobot arms, consumer robotics, or medical/personal-care devices\nExperience working with contract manufacturers or vendors in Asia\nMetrology experience: CMM, laser tracker or stereo camera\nPrototype bring-up, 3D printing, machining\nInteresting side projects\nWho You Are\nMission-driven: excited to build a new category of personal robotics that works on real people\nHands-on: you like building, testing and fixing hardware yourself\nEnergized by working in person with a small team in our Oakland office\nHigh ownership, and comfortable moving fast with incomplete information\nCulture and Values\nMove Fast, Move Smart: Act quickly, but with clear thinking and good judgment.\nExtreme Ownership: Own outcomes fully from idea to execution to results.\nDisagree Boldly, Then Commit Fully: Challenge ideas openly, then align and execute without hesitation.\nIntellectual Honesty Above All: Prioritize truth over ego. 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