
Physical Robotics builds intelligent humanoid robots that work safely alongside humans in real-world environments. The Pi robot uses force-controlled hands with high-bandwidth sensing, compliant…

Physical Robotics builds intelligent humanoid robots that work safely alongside humans in real-world environments. The Pi robot uses force-controlled hands with high-bandwidth sensing, compliant…
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Physical Robotics | Norway (Oslo–Viken) | Core Team | Make History
Senior/Junior Mechanical Engineer – Humanoid Robotics
We’re not hiring “a mechanical engineer.”
We’re recruiting the next generation of humanoid hardware builders.
Humanoid robots will become the next industrial revolution-a new labor layer that performs real physical work in factories, logistics, and environments humans avoid. Most teams will stop at CAD models or fragile prototypes. A few will build hardware that survives reality.
We’re building that team.
Small team. High standards. Big ambition.
If you want a career where you can point to a real humanoid robot and say “I helped build that”
-this is it.
The mission
Physical Robotics is a Norway-based humanoid robotics company founded by Dr. Phuong Nguyen (ex–cofounder of 1X Technologies) and backed by Skyfall Ventures together with leading Norwegian industrial partners and investors.
Our objective is to build a world-class humanoid robot
by unifying high-performance mechanical hardware with physical intelligence-the ability to interact robustly with the real world.
We are building for the next inflection point: large-scale industrial deployment of humanoids
. Adoption is expected to accelerate in 2027–2028, and our strategy is to arrive at that wave with a platform that is production-grade, manufacturable, and reliable
-not a lab prototype.
We benchmark ourselves against the strongest global players-Tesla, Figure, Boston Dynamics, Toyota, Xiaomi, 1X Technologies-and we intend Physical Robotics to become a reference name the field follows.
What you will own
As a Junior Mechanical Engineer, you will contribute directly to the design and realization of humanoid robot hardware
, working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.
You will work on:
This is hands-on engineering-your designs will be built, assembled, tested, and improved.
“Make History” tasks you might grow into
This role is designed to grow with you
as the robot and company scale.
Required (must-have)
Preferred (high-leverage)
Experience with robotics, automation, or electromechanical systems
Exposure to topology optimization
or design optimization methods
Experience working with CNC machining, 3D printing, or prototyping
Familiarity with assembly, testing, and hardware iteration
Curiosity about how designs behave outside of CAD
The mindset we’re recruiting
You are:
Excited to build real hardware
, not just models
Comfortable learning by testing, failing, and improving
Willing to take ownership of your designs
Curious, disciplined, and detail-oriented
Motivated by hard engineering problems, not shortcuts
This role is for people who want to earn their place
in a global humanoid robotics race.
Why Physical Robotics
Apply
If you’re early in your mechanical engineering career and want to build real humanoid robots-not just slides or simulations-we want to hear from you.
Send your CV to giang@physicalrobotics.com
Subject:
Junior Mechanical Engineer – Humanoid Robotics – [Your Name]
Bachelor’s degree (or near completion) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
Strong 3D CAD skills using Fusion 360
(SolidWorks, Inventor, or CATIA experience also acceptable)
Understanding of:
Mechanical design fundamentals
Materials and manufacturing processes
GD&T basics and technical drawings
Basic knowledge of:
Force and stress analysis
Kinematics and mechanical motion
Ability to use FEA
tools at a basic level
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn from real-world testing
Ready to grow into a world-class hardware engineer