Sr. Supervisor, R&D Build

Boston Dynamics is seeking a Sr. Supervisor, R&D Build to lead the hands-on assembly, test, and troubleshooting of critical electromechanical systems for our next-generation robotic platforms. This is a player-coach role requiring technical depth and team leadership. You will oversee the build of custom actuators, motors, robotic subassemblies, and full-system integrations during the research and prototype phases. This role supports rapid iteration cycles to drive innovation across our humanoid and mobile robot platforms, requiring a candidate who thrives in an R&D environment where precision and speed go hand in hand. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of skilled R&D technicians focused on building custom motors, actuators, motion subsystems, and full-system robotic integration. Operational Coordination: Plan and coordinate daily work based on build schedules, development priorities, and program needs. Technical Execution: Actively participate in hands-on builds, reworks, teardowns, and debug activities to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems. Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with Engineering, Test, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure material readiness, fast root cause resolution, and clean handoffs. Process Optimization: Contribute to the development and refinement of build processes, tooling, and fixtures to improve efficiency, repeatability, and craftsmanship. Standards & Documentation: Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety (including ESD compliance), and documentation (build work instructions, torque specs, test results). Team Development: Onboard new hires and train technicians in best practices for precision assembly and system-level integration. Required Skills: 5+ years in prototype or low-volume manufacturing with a focus on electromechanical subassemblies, system integration, or robotics. 2+ years of direct team leadership or supervisory experience in a technical build environment. Deep familiarity with precision assembly (torque control, press fits, alignment, bonding/potting, motor winding, and cable/harness routing). Ability to interpret engineering drawings/schematics and utilize tools like meters, scopes, and test rigs for debugging. Preferred Skills: Experience with robotics, aerospace,Large Scale 3d printing, or automotive drivetrains; familiarity with PLM systems (Arena, Agile) and Project Management software (JIRA, Smartsheets). Core Competencies: Operational Excellence: Drives rigor in execution and holds the team to the highest standards of safety and hardware readiness. Adaptive Leadership: Balances the need for structured processes with the flexibility required in a fast-paced, ambiguous R&D setting. Strategic Problem Solving: Identifies root causes of operational friction and develops scalable solutions to eliminate them. The pay range for this position is between $101,000 to $135,000 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment. We are growing rapidly, building a commercial company that delivers cutting edge technology and solutions to our customers from industrial applications to logistics and warehouse solutions.