The Senior Mechanical Engineer role at Google DeepMind focuses on advancing robotics by integrating AI into physical systems. The team is dedicated to developing high-performance robotic platforms that can perceive, plan, and act in complex environments. This position involves collaboration with research and engineering teams to transform innovative concepts into tangible hardware solutions. The engineer will work on various aspects of robotics, including mechanical design, thermal management, and rigorous testing protocols.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 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 to meet high-performance requirements.
• Integrate complex thermal management solutions within tight mechanical constraints to ensure system stability.
• 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.
• Develop and execute rigorous vibration and shock testing protocols to establish system requirements.

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