CareerPlan

Robotics Test Engineer

San FranciscoFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-08

Core

Design and run rigorous tests for embodied AI robotics systems, building custom test equipment and analyzing data to validate hardware/software performance in real-world settings.

Role type

Senior IC robotics test engineer (hardware validation)

Builds

Robotic systems integrating AI capabilities with physical constraints

Domain

Robotics / Embodied AI / Hardware Validation

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

CAD design, GD&T, test fixture design, sensor integration, data acquisition (DAQ), Python/C++, root cause analysis, FMEA, compliance testing

Preferred skills

7+ years hardware testing, robotics hardware experience, EVT/DVT/PVT validation, automated hardware-in-the-loop tests, reliability testing

Technologies

Python, C/C++, CAD, DAQ systems

Responsibilities

Design and build custom test benches; analyze test data to identify trends and root causes; develop test plans validating mechanical performance; execute validation and verification testing; author test reports; partner with engineering teams on design iterations; execute compliance and regulatory testing campaigns

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC