# Senior Engineer - Dexterous End Effector Design - Company: [Mavenrobotics]() - Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California USA - Team: Engineering - Posted: September 9, 2026 ## Job description **Role Description** We are seeking an exceptional Sr. Engineer to lead the development of dexterous robot end-effectors. In this role you will: * Own the full product development cycle for dexterous manipulation end-effectors. * Brainstorm and prototype innovative concepts for dexterous end-effectors ranging from simple two-fingered grippers to multi-fingered humanoid hands. * Work closely with our business development, simulation, controls, software, testing, and industrial design teams to define use-cases, performance requirements, and packaging. * Develop high-level strategies and system architectures for dexterous manipulation systems ranging from end-effectors, tele-op training systems, and data collection devices. * Test and evaluate existing grippers, end-effectors, sensors, and data-collection devices. * Support assembly, integration, and testing of robotic hardware. **Qualifications** * 5+ years of experience developing high performance robotic systems. * BS, MS, or Phd in mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or similar field. * Experience designing and developing dexterous manipulation systems. * Experience with electromechanical integration, including motors, sensors, servo drives, speed reducers, electronics packaging, and wiring. * Self-starter attitude with strong ability to identify problems, prioritize them, then plan and execute working solutions. * Enthusiasm for working in a fast paced startup environment and eagerness to support the team on a variety of topics. ## Apply [Apply on Mavenrobotics]() Canonical job page: