Dusty Robotics→
Mechanical Engineer Intern at Dusty Robotics in Mountain View, CA
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Job Description
About Us
Dusty Robotics builds autonomous construction robots that automate layout printing directly on job sites. Our robots bridge the gap between digital design and physical construction, bringing precision, speed, and reliability to the field.
The Role
You'll work closely with our hardware team to design, build, and test mechanical systems that power our robots. This is a hands-on role where your designs won’t just live in CAD—they’ll be built, tested, broken, improved, and shipped.
This position is required to be on-site in Mountain View, CA.
What You'll Work On
- Design mechanical components and assemblies using CAD
- Build and iterate on prototypes, fixtures, and test rigs for robot subsystems
- Conduct experiments to evaluate performance, durability, and manufacturability
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data from hardware testing
- Create engineering drawings and support release of designs for manufacturing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, software, product) to translate requirements into practical designs
What We're Looking For
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Experience with CAD tools (We use SolidWorks)
- Understanding of mechanical design fundamentals and manufacturing processes
- Ability to create engineering drawings and basic assemblies
- Familiarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on, build-first mindset
Nice to Have (Not Required)
- Experience with rapid prototyping (3D printing, laser cutting etc.)
- Experience with working in a PDM environment (Solidworks or others)
- Exposure to mechanical testing or experimental design
- Familiarity with FEA or basic simulation tools
- Interest in robotics, automation, or construction technology
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience designing and building real robotic systems
- Exposure to the full hardware development cycle—from concept to field deployment
- Mentorship from engineers working at the intersection of robotics and construction
- A deeper intuition for how designs behave outside the screen—in the real, messy, physical world
Why You Should Join:
In joining our team, you’ll become an important part of a small and fast-growing company. We are daring to accomplish something big, do you want to be a critical part of Dusty's success? We are deeply committed to our mission, and we believe in removing roadblocks that distract us from reaching our goals.
To that end, we offer an unlimited vacation policy, a 401k with employer match, reasonable work hours, and flexible schedules. We know that our best work happens when we feel well-rested and capable of focusing all of our energy on making Dusty successful!
Strong, effective teams are composed of people with a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences who bring a variety of perspectives to their work. We actively encourage applications from a diverse pool, including those from historically under-represented groups such as women, people of color, people who identify LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and immigrants.
Our Code of Conduct:
Dusty Robotics exists to serve a wide variety of customers from all walks of life. We believe that our mission is best served in an environment that is friendly, safe, accepting, and free of intimidation or harassment. We do not tolerate abusive behavior.
*We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies