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1X
San Carlos, California, United States
Source: 1X careers · View original posting
From 1X's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
We’re building humanoid robots that work in home - doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time back. Simple, but it’s not.
To do this right, we have to solve robotics, AI, manufacturing - at the same time, at scale, in a form factor that has to be safe enough to live with your family. If you’re inspired by this, you’ll thrive here. We’ve been at this since 2014 and we’re at the point where the hard problems are behind us and the hard work is in front of us.
NEO is our flagship - a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people. We’re not demoing it - we’re shipping it. We’re excited to meet you, if this excites you.
If you’ve spent your career working on problems that matter and want to see them actually reach the world - this is that moment. We’re scaling, we’re hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time - safely creating abundance for all.
The Robot Head team develops the mechanical systems that enable NEO to perceive, communicate, and interact naturally with people. The team designs and integrates structural, electromechanical, and sensing systems that house cameras, microphones, antennas, computing hardware, sensors, and other critical technologies within one of the robot's most complex assemblies.
Working closely with Electrical Engineering, Software, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams, we transform innovative concepts into robust, production-ready hardware that balances performance, reliability, aesthetics, and manufacturability.
Your Charter
Design and deliver the mechanical systems that power NEO's head assembly.
You will own mechanical components and assemblies throughout the entire product lifecycle—from concept development and prototyping through validation, manufacturing, and production ramp. Your work will directly impact the robot's perception, reliability, thermal performance, structural integrity, safety, and overall user experience.
Key Outcomes
What does a successful 1X Team Member look like?
Team members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it’s the one thing you can’t get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.
Successful Mechanical Engineers on the Robot Head team combine exceptional mechanical design skills with systems-level thinking. They enjoy solving highly integrated engineering challenges where performance, reliability, aesthetics, manufacturability, and user experience must all work together. They move comfortably between CAD, prototypes, lab testing, and cross-functional collaboration, continuously refining designs until they are ready for deployment at scale.
Compensation
$110,000 - $240,000 + Equity
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