Robotics Hardware Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Robotics Engineer with a strong background in mechatronics, mechanical design, and hardware development to join our growing team. You will play a key role in designing, building, and validating robotic structures, rigs, and data-collection setups used for advanced AI and robotics research.

This is a highly practical, engineering-heavy role suited for someone who enjoys both designing in CAD and building/testing hardware in real life. You will work closely with robot operators, software engineers, and researchers to bring new robotic data-collection workflows to life.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical & Mechatronics Design

• Design robotic fixtures, jigs, test rigs, and mechanical systems using professional CAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar)
• Develop electromechanical assemblies, linkages, enclosures, mounts, and robot-compatible structures
• Perform design-for-manufacturing (DFM), tolerance analysis, and material selection for prototypes and production

Hardware Fabrication & Integration

• Build and assemble robotic structures: machining, fabrication, laser cutting, 3D printing, wiring, and basic electronics
• Integrate motors, sensors, controllers, cameras, and other hardware into custom setups
• Work with external vendors or workshops for fabrication, machining, or manufacturing requests

Robot Data Collection Setup Development

• Design and build setups for robot data collection, teleoperation, and testing
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot mechanical and electromechanical systems
• Improve the reliability, safety, and usability of all setups

Technical Training & Documentation

• Train robot operators on how to use the designed setups safely and effectively
• Create clear documentation, assembly guides, wiring diagrams, and SOPs

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related discipline
• Strong skills in 3D CAD design and mechanical drafting
• Practical hands-on experience with building mechanical systems (assembly, fabrication, testing)
• Knowledge of motors, sensors, actuators, and electromechanical systems
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and hardware issues systematically
• Comfortable working in workshop/lab environments

Preferred Experiences

• Experience with ROS/ROS2, Linux-based systems, or hardware-control programming
• Experience with manufacturing processes (3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding)
• Experience in robotics testing, teleoperation, or data collection workflows
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced R&D environment

Software & Robotics (Bonus Skills)

• Experience with ROS/ROS2, Linux, Python, or C++ is a strong advantage
• Ability to integrate hardware with basic control code or scripts
• Understanding of robotic perception, control, or teleoperation is beneficial

Why Join Cortex

• Work directly on the frontier of physical AI — where human action and robotic intelligence converge
• Your contribution will help train world and robotics foundation models used by leading labs and companies
• Collaborate with a high-energy and passionate engineers and roboticists
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art teleoperation rigs, VR capture systems and multi-sensor robots