Mechanical Engineering Co-Op - January 2026

Vicarious Surgical is hiring a Mechanical Engineering COOP to join our team in Waltham, MA. We are looking for an eager and proactive COOP to join our team as we design, develop, and test our complex disposable surgical hardware for use in the healthcare environments. Our disposables cover a wide range of engineering disciplines such as optics, material compatibility , controls, and sensors all on a very small, precise scale.

Vicarious Surgical is a next generation robotics company developing a disruptive technology with the goal of increasing the efficiency of surgical procedure, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.

This is a terrific opportunity for an Engineering COOP to join our company at a very exciting time and be a member of a team of mission-driven and kind individuals with diverse experiences to lead Vicarious into its next phase of hyper-growth and market disruption. This role would start in January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Iterate quickly on Concepts, Prototypes, and Tests
• Curiosity, Communication, and a Willingness to ask questions.
• Taking Ownership of tasks and being open to learning
• Develop, in collaboration with stakeholders, test fixtures, test methods, and document results
• Provide design recommendations and feedback to the team during Design Reviews and other development activities
• Comfortable with mechanical assembly mostly outside, but sometimes in a Clean Room environment
• Participate and be comfortable with Clinical Lab Activities and Procedure Development
  
  

About You

• Fundamental Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering Principles (e.g. motors, mechanisms, material selection)
• Exposure to Solidworks (or equivalent 3D CAD software) to create models, assemblies, and detailed drawings following common design practices and ASME standards
• Clear Communication with Internal and External Stakeholders
• Familiarity with data collection, test execution, and result submission
• Familiarity with 3D Printing and other Rapid Prototyping methods
• Familiarity with Python or similar programming language
  
  

Together, we share a love for learning and we are passionate teachers. As a company, we set ambitious goals and individually, we share in that ambition. At the office, we enjoy each other’s company during monthly socials and company celebrations.