Senior Robotics Engineer — Humanoid Robotics

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Full Time Houston, TX, US

Are you ready to be part of a company that’s not just talking about the future, but energetically shaping it? Join the Microvast Team (NASDAQ: MVST), a technology innovator that designs, develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery solutions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Houston, TX, Microvast is renowned for its cutting‑edge cell technology and its vertical integration capabilities which extend from core battery chemistry (cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator) to battery packs.

By integrating the process from raw material to system assembly, Microvast has developed a family of products covering a broad breadth of market applications. More information can be found on the corporate website:

If you’re ready to be part of a company that’s not just adapting to change, but driving it, Microvast is the place for you.

Microvast is seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer with at least five years of hands‑on experience in humanoid robot design and development. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with practical experience designing, integrating, and testing physical robotic systems.

This position requires a versatile engineer who can work across mechanical, electrical, and control disciplines and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

• Define engineering requirements and develop technical specifications for robotic systems and subsystems.
• Design, evaluate, and integrate actuators, joints, motor drives, sensors, and embedded controllers.
• Analyze robot kinematics, dynamics, motion performance, and mechanical stability.
• Support electrical architecture, power distribution, and electromechanical integration.
• Develop and test embedded software and control functions.
• Build prototypes and test fixtures; conduct performance, reliability, and system integration testing.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and software issues.
• Evaluate components and technical solutions from suppliers and development partners.
• Prepare design documentation, engineering calculations, and validation reports.
• Support design reviews and continuous improvements in performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Five or more years of hands‑on experience in humanoid robot design and development.
• Demonstrated involvement in building and testing functional humanoid robots or major humanoid robotic subsystems.
• Strong knowledge of robotic mechanisms, actuators, motor control, kinematics, and dynamics.
• Practical experience with encoders, inertial sensors, force/torque sensors, and real‑time control systems.
• Proficiency in Python and C++, with experience in embedded systems and robotics software.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and interface specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting, technical communication, and cross‑functional teamwork skills.

• Master's or Ph.D in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience with whole body control, locomotion, manipulation, or human robot interaction.
• Familiarity with ROS 2 and robotics simulation tools
• Experience with CAD, engineering analysis, and rapid prototyping.
• Experience with advancing robotic systems from prototype development to production.

Expected Compensation

Annual salary + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total…