Technical Manager, Atlas Controls Reliability

Technical Manager, Atlas Controls Reliability page is loaded## Technical Manager, Atlas Controls Reliability locations:
Waltham Office (POST) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R2580##
**** The Mission
**** Boston Dynamics is scaling the Atlas humanoid fleet to push the limits of generalist robotics. As the
** Controls Reliability Manager**, you will lead a team of engineers bridging the gap between high-volume field operations and core R&D. Serving as a Technical Force Multiplier, you will build the diagnostic infrastructure, automated health checks, and escalation paths that enable our organization to scale reliably and move faster.## ##
**** What You’ll Do****
* ** Team Leadership:
** Manage and mentor junior engineers specializing in Controls and Hardware Reliability.
* ** Hands-on Contribution**:
Maintain high technical engagement by owning projects such as C++ and Python-based automated testing and debugging utilities.
* ** Resource Orchestration:
** Manage team priorities and coverage, balancing urgent field escalations with long-term diagnostic infrastructure goals.
* ** Diagnostic Roadmap**:
Identify manual troubleshooting tasks for automation and drive the development of supporting software tools.
* ** Process Standardization:
** Convert technical insights into scalable "Diagnostic Playbooks" to empower field teams to resolve known issues independently.
* ** Operations Partnership:
** Serve as the primary technical contact for Fleet Operations, ensuring seamless failure handoffs and alignment on fleet readiness.
* ** R&D Feedback Loop:
** Synthesize failure trends into actionable data for senior R&D engineers to influence future hardware and software designs.## ##
**** Who You Are****
* **** Player-Coach:
**** Experienced in managing technical staff in high-pressure R&D or SRE environments while remaining adept at deep-dive log analysis.
* **** Technical Expert:
**** Proficient in C++, Python, and electromechanical systems, including brushless DC motors, sensors, and real-time software stacks.
* **** Systems Thinker:
**** Focused on creating order through scalable diagnostic architectures rather than temporary, one-off fixes.
* **** Communicator:
**** Skilled at translating technical "noise" into high-signal feedback for leadership and cross-functional partners.## ##
**** Minimum Qualifications
***** Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, ME/EE, Computer Science, or a related field.
* 8+ years of professional experience in robotics, hardware reliability, or technical R&D; 2+ years in a leadership role.
* Proven experience debugging complex electromechanical hardware in a lab or field environment.
* Proficiency in C++ and Python for system analysis and tool development.
* Ability to work onsite at our Waltham facility for direct hardware interaction and team mentorship.
* We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
* The base pay range for this position is between $155,000 to $200,000 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.
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