> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3546625-staff-hardware-engineer-robotics-systems-deployments](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3546625-staff-hardware-engineer-robotics-systems-deployments). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Hardware Engineer, Robotics Systems & Deployments - **Company:** Avenue Code - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Creo - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/20f519d2-9020-47a3-92b1-c33df9923f50 ## About the Role We are looking for a Staff Hardware Engineer with 8+ years of experience to own the technical architecture and deployment of robotic hardware systems for a defense-focused autonomous manufacturing startup. You'll join a tiny, ground-floor team in NYC that has already closed seven figures of revenue with a tier-one defense prime - and you'll be the person who makes sure the hardware actually works in the real world. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll prototype and iterate quickly, integrate commercial off-the-shelf robotic arms and sensors into complete workcells, and drive systems from the lab to customer deployment. If you're on the brink of stepping into a Head of Hardware role and want to own something end-to-end, this is it., Experience in robotics engineering (not a pure mechanical engineering background) Track record of leading technically complex hardware programs end- to- end (from architecture through production and field deployment) Experience as a hands- on technical lead or hardware manager Hard skills Proficiency with a modern 3D CAD platform (SolidWorks, Onshape, Creo, NX) Technical experience evaluating robotic hardware systems and end effectors Command of mechanical engineering fundamentals (tolerance analysis, GD& T, structural design, materials, fasteners, bearings, actuators, cable management, manufacturing processes) Soft skills Experience leading design reviews, resolving cross- functional technical disagreements, and influencing engineering direction without formal authority Nice-to-have Experience developing or working with robotic manipulation hardware (grippers, custom fingers, tool changers, compliant mechanisms, tactile or force- sensing systems, 6/7 DOF arms) ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! Full-Stack Robotics Engineers, be ready!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/479-robots-are-coming-into-the-wild-full-stack-robotics-engineers-be-ready) - [XR Demystified: Separating Facts from Fiction in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1117-xr-demystified-separating-facts-from-fiction-in-2024) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [How I built my own intelligent Robot Arm from Scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100097-how-i-built-my-own-intelligent-robot-arm-from-scratch) - [Google Gemma and Open Source AI Models - Clement Farabet](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1354-google-gemma-and-open-source-ai-models-clement-farabet) - [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development)