Senior Design Engineer - Actuators at Rhoda AI

The role

As a Design Engineer at Rhoda AI, you will lead the mechanical design of actuators including motors, gear trains, and housings for generalist robots. You will manage components from initial concept through mass production while ensuring performance, manufacturability, and reliability.

What you'll do

• Own the mechanical design of motors and gear trains from concept to production
• Create high-fidelity 3D CAD models and 2D drawings with comprehensive GD&T
• Perform dimensional stack-up analysis on critical interfaces like gear meshes and bearing fits
• Coordinate directly with suppliers to manage RFQs and troubleshoot manufacturing issues
• Define test plans for component optimization and durability in real-world conditions
• Iterate designs based on test data and cross-functional feedback from other engineering teams

What you'll bring

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum of five years experience in precision electromechanical hardware design
• Proven track record of at least one full-cycle product launch
• Deep proficiency in CAD software and advanced GD&T application
• Strong understanding of machine design fundamentals and rotating assemblies

Your impact

You will be the architect of the dense subsystems that enable robot movement, directly influencing the performance and scale of the next generation of generalist robots. Your work ensures that every micron of tolerance and interface decision compounds into a reliable, high-performance system capable of operating in complex environments.