Mechanical Engineer

How you will make an impact:

At Fluid Wire Robotics, we are taking on the challenge of developing a new generation of dexterous robotic manipulators designed to operate in the most extreme environments, from deep underwater to outer space, and even in radioactive zones. One of the most strategic milestones in our roadmap is the commercialization of our Fluid Wire robot, planned for mid-2027. In this role, you will help turn that objective into a real challenge: designing hardware for our robotic arm.

What you’ll do

You’ll work within our terrestrial robotics division, and you will be responsible for the design of mechanical hardware of our robotic platforms enabling them to perform tasks in demanding environments. You’ll have hands-on access to a broad range of robotic hardware and experimental equipment to test, validate, and refine your hardware. You’ll collaborate closely with mechanical, electronics, software and automation teams to ensure cohesive, system-level development and planning. Specifically, you’ll be responsible for the following main tasks:

• Design and optimize fluid-wire-actuated robotic mechanisms, from concept to detailed CAD.
• Manufacture, assemble, integrate, and iterate mechanical components and prototypes.
• Integrate mechanisms into complete robotic platforms.
• Validate performance through laboratory testing and improve weak points.
• Design reliable systems for harsh environments, including high temperature, radiation, vacuum, and space.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for individuals who are detail-oriented, thrive with creative autonomy, and are driven to deliver work that their colleagues can be proud of.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Studies in mechanical engineering (master’s degree or PhD required).
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Experience in mechanical design principles.

Nice to Have

• Background in robotics and automation.
• Experience with Matlab Simulink
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA/FEM)

How to apply

Send your application to careers@fluidwirerobotics.com. Please, send us your CV, your portfolio (papers, projects, repos, videos), and a short document describing a major project you developed.

You can find all the open job calls at the following link: https://www.fluidwirerobotics.com/careers/