Atlas is our next-generation humanoid robot, built for real-world speed, strength, and precision. We’re looking for a principal motor designer to lead the design and optimization of the custom motors that drive its actuators—pushing the limits of performance while scaling towards mass production.

What you’ll do:

• Design and optimize motors for performance, efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Run electromagnetic, thermal, and structural simulations to guide design decisions.
• Collaborate heavily with mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams on actuator design.
• Trade and specify motor topologies, materials, winding strategies, and cooling methods.
• Support fast prototyping, validation, and iteration.

What we’re looking for:

• 7+ years of experience in motor design or optimization.
• Deep understanding of electromagnetics, loss mechanisms, and scaling laws.
• Proficiency with motor simulation tools e.g. JMAG, ANSYS Maxwell, FEMM, etc.
• Strong mechanical and electrical designer with good intuition for multidisciplinary trades.
• Experience with motor manufacturing and cost-performance tradeoffs.
• Bonus: background in robotics or other compact electromechanical systems.

Why join the Atlas team:

• Own core motor design on a robot pushing the edge of what’s possible.
• Work on technically deep challenges with real-world impact.
• Join a focused, fast-moving team with some of the best engineers on the planet.
• Free catered lunch every day.

• Design and optimize motors for performance, efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Run electromagnetic, thermal, and structural simulations to guide design decisions.
• Collaborate heavily with mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams on actuator design.
• Trade and specify motor topologies, materials, winding strategies, and cooling methods.
• Support fast prototyping, validation, and iteration