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title: 'Senior CAE Engineer, Robotics at Dexmate'
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# Senior CAE Engineer, Robotics at Dexmate

- **Company:** Dexmate
- **Location:** Fremont, CA
- **Compensation:** $100k–$300k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/dexmate/e0e358ce-6fcb-433b-8fe0-f67e900d8c35/application

**Skills:** Finite Element Analysis (FEA), CAE tools, Abaqus, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, COMSOL, OptiStruct, Solid mechanics, Structural dynamics, Material science, Implicit finite element analysis, Explicit finite element analysis, Static analysis, Dynamic analysis, Durability analysis, Experimental validation, ADAMS, MuJoCo, PyBullet, Python

> Design and validate mechanical systems for next-generation manipulation robots using high-fidelity finite element models. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize structural designs, conduct simulations, and support root cause analysis for production issues.

## Job description

## About Dexmate

Dexmate is building the foundation for physical AI — combining a new generation of robots with a universal Physical AI OS, making robots as easy to build and deploy as software. Today, robotics is fragmented, slow, and closed: most builders are forced to reinvent the same stack again and again, and most ideas never make it past the prototype stage. We exist to change that. Our mission is to democratize robotics by lowering the barrier to entry, delivering a plug-and-play platform for developers, researchers, and enterprises, and cultivating an open ecosystem that accelerates the evolution of physical AI. If you want to help shape the next layer of human capability — and believe the future of robotics should be built together, not in isolation — we'd love to build it with you.

## The Role

As a CAE Engineer on the Dexmate Robotics team, you will be at the forefront of designing and validating mechanical systems for our next-generation manipulation robots. You'll guide design decisions using high-fidelity finite element models grounded in sound engineering principles, working closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing teams to bring unprecedented robotic capabilities to life.

## Responsibilities

- Develop and analyze comprehensive finite element models for robotic systems, from individual components to full assemblies
- Conduct static, dynamic, structural, and multi-body dynamics (MBD) simulations to evaluate performance against key requirements for strength, stiffness, durability, and manipulation accuracy
- Guide mechanical design teams with actionable insights and design direction based on rigorous analysis
- Optimize structural designs to minimize weight while maximizing stiffness, reliability, and performance under real-world operational loads
- Define and analyze load cases for manipulation tasks, impacts, handling scenarios, and day-to-day operations
- Validate FEA models through experimental testing and iterate based on physical performance data
- Challenge traditional CAE methods and pioneer more efficient, accurate approaches for robotic systems
- Collaborate with controls engineers to understand dynamic load profiles and system-level performance requirements
- Support root cause analysis and failure investigation for production issues
- Develop CAE workflows, best practices, and documentation to scale analysis capabilities across the team

## Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or related field with 5+ years of experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of experience OR PhD in designing and analyzing mechanical systems using FEA and CAE tools
- 3+ years of experience in designing and analyzing mechanical systems using FEA and CAE tools
- Strong fundamentals in solid mechanics, structural dynamics, and material science
- Proficiency in CAE software (Abaqus, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, COMSOL, OptiStruct, or equivalent)
- Experience with both implicit and explicit finite element analysis
- Demonstrated ability to conduct static, dynamic, and durability analyses
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and ability to translate analysis into actionable design recommendations
- Experience with experimental validation methods and correlation between simulation and physical testing
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Self-motivated problem solver who can work independently on challenging technical problems

## Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Experience in robotics, automation, or mechatronics industries
- Proficiency with multi-body dynamics simulation (ADAMS, MuJoCo, PyBullet)
- Experience analyzing aluminum structures, composites, and advanced materials
- Knowledge of advanced joining methods (adhesives, welding, mechanical fasteners)
- Expertise in non-linear analysis, contact mechanics, and material characterization
- Proficiency in programming/scripting for automation (Python, MATLAB)
- Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, OnShape, CATIA, NX, etc.)
- Familiarity with structural dynamics, vibration analysis, and modal testing
- Experience with thermal-structural coupling and multi-physics simulations
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability
- Knowledge of fatigue analysis and life prediction methodologies

## About Dexmate

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Dexmate builds general-purpose robots with manipulation capabilities, integrating custom hardware with AI models for robotic operation.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Seed Stage)
- **Headquarters**: Santa Clara, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2024
- **Founders**: Tao Chen (Co-Founder, CEO), Yuzhe Qin (Co-Founder, CTO), Chongyang Wang (Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Robotics Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Automation
- Target customers: B2B (enterprise, logistics, manufacturing, and research organizations)
- Mission or purpose statement: "Building tomorrow's intelligence and automation."

## Products & Services
- **[Vega]**: A general-purpose mobile robot with high-payload arms, dexterous hands, a foldable torso, and an omnidirectional base. The robot is powered by custom-built hardware integrated with AI models for physical robotic operation.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding raised via a Seed Round (closed ~March 2026) with participation from LG Technology Ventures as a lead investor.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: LG Technology Ventures (lead investor), LG CNS (strategic partner for building Physical AI infrastructure for smart logistics).
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew +328.6% year-over-year (from ~4 to 18 employees). LinkedIn followers grew +67.8% yearly. In April 2026, launched the "Dexmate Build with Vega U Research Grant Program," selecting six research teams to receive a Vega robot. Strong hiring momentum with 11 active job postings as of mid-2026.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated Hardware + AI Stack**: Designs custom high-payload arms, dexterous hands, and omnidirectional bases specifically for AI-driven manipulation, creating a tight hardware-software moat.
- **Physical AI Focus**: Differentiating by building "Physical AI" that moves beyond lab settings into real-world logistics and manufacturing, as evidenced by the partnership with LG CNS.
- **Rapid Scaling**: Demonstrated ability to grow headcount and attract top-tier talent from institutions like Carnegie Mellon University, UC San Diego, and companies like NVIDIA and Bosch.

## Strategic Focus
- **Physical AI Infrastructure**: Partnering with LG CNS to build the infrastructure that enables Physical AI to operate in smart logistics and manufacturing environments.
- **Research & Ecosystem**: Grant programs to seed the research community with Vega robots, driving platform adoption and innovation.
- **Talent Acquisition**: Aggressively hiring across engineering (AI, robotics, embedded systems), design, product management, and business development to scale the team.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven**: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge general-purpose robotics and Physical AI, moving technology from labs to real-world impact.
- **Engineering-Heavy Culture**: 60% of employees are in technical roles (AI, robotics, software, hardware), with a strong emphasis on hands-on building.
- **Fast-Growing Startup**: ~328% headcount growth in one year, indicating high trajectory and opportunity for early employees to have outsized impact.
- **Location**: HQ in Santa Clara, CA (Silicon Valley), with an in-office work policy (on-site workspace).
- **Compensation**: Engineering roles list salary ranges like $100K–$300K, competitive for the robotics/AI space.
- **Notable Culture Signals**: "Build with us" hiring language, active LinkedIn community (4,273 followers), and a focus on "smile, reach out, and instantly connect" suggests a collaborative, builder-oriented environment.

## Sources
1. [dexmate.ai](https://www.dexmate.ai/)
2. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/dexmate](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/dexmate)
3. [builtin.com/company/dexmate](https://builtin.com/company/dexmate)
4. [craft.co/dexmate](https://craft.co/dexmate)
5. [linkedin.com/company/dexmate](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dexmate)

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