R&D engineer - Humanoid Core Technologies

Join to apply for the R&D engineer - Humanoid Core Technologies role at 1XJoin to apply for the R&D engineer - Humanoid Core Technologies role at 1XWe are the NEXT team at 1X and we build the foundations for the humanoid of the future.To date, no robotic legs walk with the elegance of human gait. No robotic hand matches the dexterity of a human hand. No sensor suite grants a humanoid the awareness of its environment that humans naturally possess.We are researching and developing the fundamental technologies to enable humanoids to reach human-level performance.Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals (e.g., mathematics, materials science, mechanical/electrical principles).Experience in the design and development of actuation systems including motors, drivetrains, robotic joints, and structural elements.Educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.Full-stack R&D capabilities, including:Interpreting academic research and patents.Modeling systems using simulation or software tools.Prototyping with machining, rapid fabrication, and embedded systems.Designing and running experiments with structured analysis of results.Ability to evaluate the practicality and feasibility of novel ideas, especially when distinguishing between promising innovation and theoretical concepts.Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Haves):Demonstrated passion for building, tinkering, or technical exploration—professionally or personally.Portfolio of projects you personally designed and/or built. (Please feel free to include links to simple personal projects or technical portfolios. Confidential or proprietary work is not required or expected).Experience in building systems from scratch—beyond incremental terest in human biomechanics or the nervous system and how they relate to robotic design.Strong communication skills, including the ability to present bold concepts and incorporate feedback effectively.Appreciation for historic figures in science, engineering, or inventionPh.D. in a relevant technical field.Location PolicyWe believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.We're excited to get to know you and the prospects of having you on board!Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at 1X by 2xGet notified about new Research And Development Engineer jobs in Palo Alto, CA.Research Scientist/Engineer, Mobile Manipulation - BehaviorsResearch Scientist, World Models for Autonomous VehiclesMachine Learning Researcher / Engineer (Foundational Models)Senior Research Scientist: Robot Manipulation Learning troduce Yourself - Submit your resume to DescopeAI Engineer & Researcher - Post-trainingAI Researcher & Engineer - Multimodal (Image Gen)Pleasanton, CA $85,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks agoResearch Scientist / Engineer, World ModelingMountain View, CA $197,000.00-$291,000.00 1 week agoMachine Learning Researcher - New College Grad 2025Mountain View, CA $120,000.00-$200,000.00 5 days agoSunnyvale, CA $213,000.00-$293,000.00 1 week agoSan Jose, CA $182,900.00-$334,500.00 1 week agoResearch Scientist (L5) - Globalization - Multimodal LLMMenlo Park, CA $180,000.00-$200,000.00 1 month agoAI Researcher & Engineer - Multimodal (Perception)Computer Vision and Deep Learning EngineerMountain View, CA $150,000.00-$250,000.00 1 day agoPalo Alto, CA $180,000.00-$440,000.00 12 hours agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17