Mechatronics Engineer - Skip
San Francisco, CA 94199
About the Job
Junior Mechatronics Engineer
Skip, Dogpatch, San Francisco
ABOUT US: Skip is on a mission to make life joyful through powered movement.
Movement is a powerful way to build physical, mental and social health. Yet it is elusive for the 2 billion people due to age, injury, or disability. We are building products that will restore mobility for millions and enable a new frontier of joyful movement experiences. We want to build a future where a grandparent can easily outrun their grandkids and no one is left behind at the trailhead.
Skip is a 10-person early-stage start-up that spun out of Google X in 2023. With deep cross-disciplinary expertise and key partnerships (e.g. with Arc’teryx) we are uniquely positioned to launch the first commercially successful , the MO/GO, and transform millions of lives in the coming years.
More information about Skip and MO/GO can be found at
THE ROLE: Junior Mechatronics Engineer
We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable individual who will explore the peaks and valleys of all problems that may come up while building a new generation of wearable robots for everyday life.
You’ll work as the person in charge of on our 10-person team, and in collaboration with our other MEs, EE and SWEs, you'll be responsible for and accelerating the general development of a new consumer robotics platform.
Some of the include, but are not limited to:
- Design, build and run test-rigs
for mechanical parts, for example a dyno set up for actuator testing, full leg systems for looking at structural fatigue over many cycles etc.
Design, build and run
electronic test fixtures, e.g. factory validation testing and HIL
- Suggest and build diagnostics
Basic lab management, including helping coordinate part shipping, keeping space clean, safe and functional
Wearing prototypes several hours a week to participate in data collection, on-body testing and provide feedback
Travel to vendors to help them implement assembly processes
Bring joy to the team, participate in embarrassing team events, tolerate KZ’s terrible music choices
Basic Qualifications
1-3 years’ experience in a professional setting as an electrical engineer, mechatronics engineer, reliability engineer, test engineer or technician
Experience with designing and building test fixtures for mechanical reliability
Competence coding in python to run powered tests and analyse results
Willing to do “unsexy jobs” that might include debugging a prototype or repetitive data collection tasks
Attention to detail and super organised
Able to deliver quality work in a fast-paced startup environment
Ability to relocate to work at the Skip Bay Area office
Sense of humour, tolerant of Aussie & Canadian spelling
Bonus Points
Experience with robotics or mechatronics
Experience with testing for powered consumer electronics (e.g. drones, robot vacuums)
Basic C++ skills
Experience in start-up environments
Personal motivation to improve human movement
Taylor Swift fan. Good taste in background music :)
This is a full time position working at the Skip office in the San Francisco Bay Area, starting in Q1 2025.
Skip is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring decisions are based on need and competence to satisfy said need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.
Any and all offers of employment extended by Skip are conditional on candidates’ ability to provide satisfactory proof of eligibility to maintain full-time employment in the United States. Unfortunately Skip cannot sponsor visas at this time.
To apply, send via email a CV and cover letter to people@skipwithjoy.com