The Senior Mechanical Engineer role at Google DeepMind focuses on advancing robotics by integrating AI into physical systems. The team is dedicated to developing innovative robotic platforms that can perceive, plan, and act in complex environments. This position involves close collaboration with research and engineering teams to transform conceptual designs into high-fidelity hardware. The engineer will work on various aspects of mechanical system design, ensuring performance and reliability in advanced AI applications.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience working in engineering robotics or automotive hardware engineering.
• Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field is preferred.
• 1 year of experience in technical leadership is preferred.

• Design and develop mechanical systems for novel robotic platforms, ensuring they meet high-performance requirements.
• Integrate complex thermal management solutions within tight mechanical constraints to ensure system stability and performance.
• Prototype concepts to validate designs, utilizing a 'fail fast' mentality to iterate on hardware solutions.
• Design and manage critical cable routing and connector selection to maintain system integrity and reliability.
• Develop and execute rigorous vibration and shock testing protocols to establish system requirements and protect sensitive internal components.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.