Technical Manager, Atlas Controls Reliability

Technical Manager, Atlas Controls Reliability page is loaded## Technical Manager, Atlas Controls Reliabilitylocations: Waltham Office (POST)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr