About Lucid Bots
Lucid Bots is a U.S. AI robotics manufacturer building exterior cleaning drones and robotics for commercial and government customers. Since 2018, our fleet of 500+ robots has helped operators generate over $75M in revenue by taking on dull, dirty, and dangerous work — safely and efficiently.
Our mission: extend human reach.
We're based in Charlotte, NC, where we design, engineer, manufacture, and support our products in the U.S. Customers worldwide — from global enterprises to owner-operators — deploy our robots to improve safety and productivity. We're one of the fastest-growing U.S. manufacturers (recently ranked #4 nationally), backed by a $20M Series B and investors including Y Combinator (S19).
We're building more than robots—we're building the future of physical AI.
Our Core Values and How We Work Together
At Lucid Bots, we're building something extraordinary - and how we work matters just as much as what we build. These values guide how we hire, grow, and show up for one another.
- Expedition Behavior - We climb as one. No silos, no "that's not my job." We protect the team and share the load.
- Grow with Humility - We're relentless learners. We seek feedback, own mistakes, and get better every day.
- Lift People Up - Humans come first. We care fiercely, speak honestly, and design for real people in real conditions.
- Build the Extraordinary - We take ownership, reject the ordinary, and run toward hard problems.
We live Above the Line: we take responsibility, create solutions, and shape the future.
If these values energize you, you'll thrive here. If they feel like too much, this may not be the right climb - and that's okay.
Goal of the Role
You’ll build and test the robots that go out into the world. Real hardware, real problems, real pride when a unit ships clean. Days are hands-on: assemble, troubleshoot, and help us get sharper at how we produce. We care as much about how you show up as what you already know, people who actively problem-solve and aim to get better every week thrive here.
What You’ll Do
- Assemble, maintain, and optimize robotic systems and related equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues
- Use production tools day-to-day (soldering, CNC, crimpers, torque tools, multimeters, and related equipment)
- Support warehouse logistics (inventory/shipping) as needed; keep required certs current (Hazmat, forklift, safety)
- Test and validate units before they ship; document results and non-conformances
- Improve assembly, QA/QC, and repair processes for efficiency, quality, and safety
- Partner with engineers on prototypes and share feedback from the bench and field
- Follow safety/regulatory protocols and keep required logs
Who You Are
- Hands-on builder: you like assembling, fixing, and figuring things out with your hands
- Self-driven — you look for work, stay busy, and push harder when goals are missed
- Strong problem-solver
- Comfortable in a fast-paced production environment with quality and throughput targets
- High school diploma / GED or equivalent; manufacturing, service, or electro-mechanical assembly experience is a plus
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and use PPE
- Preferred: FAA Part 107 (or willingness to get it within 6 months)
- Bonus: soldering, harness work, QA tools, CNC/basic machining, or drone/robotics experience
Why Join Lucid Bots?
- Work directly with the founder of a fast-growing, venture-backed robotics startup.
- Be part of a team solving real-world problems with frontier technology.
- Get a front-row seat to fundraising, company building, and startup strategy at scale.
- Learn more in one year than most people do in five—this is a career accelerant.
- Help support the culture, pace, and systems of a company scaling fast and building things that matter.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 3% retirement match
- 15 days of paid time off (PTO)
- 3 sick days
- 11 paid holidays, with 3 of those being floating holidays
- Employee stock option plan
Additional Notes
This role is based on-site at our Charlotte, NC headquarters!
We’d Love to Hear from You!
Don't just apply. Stand out.
The Reality: On paper, many resumes look the same. We don't hire paper; we hire people. While a video is technically optional, it is the single best way to separate yourself from the stack.
The Promise: This is not a black hole. If you take the time to record it, we will take the time to watch it.
What to Send: (2 mins max) Please do not read a script. Do not worry about editing or production value. Just open your camera and talk to us.
- Why here? Why are you excited about Lucid Bots specifically?
- Why you? What is the one thing about you that a resume can't capture?
If you want the highest probability of an interview, send us a video.