Test and Validation Lead
Core
Lead the Test & Validation Engineering team to build methods and infrastructure for validating humanoid robots (NEO) in real-world conditions, ensuring reliability and performance across design, durability, and task execution.
Role type
Senior Test & Validation Engineering Lead (Robotics)
Builds
Humanoid robots (NEO) for real-world labor tasks
Domain
Robotics, electromechanical systems, hardware reliability
Required skills
Test strategy development, robot-level validation, task/load characterization, durability testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, mechanical actuation, test equipment management, team leadership, technical reporting
Preferred skills
R&D and reliability program leadership, standardized test process establishment, system-level validation methods, test budget and capacity planning, experience in robotics/automotive/aerospace
Technologies
Data acquisition systems, environmental chambers, vibration systems, HALT, dynamometers, mechanical fixtures
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing Test & Validation Engineering team; Deliver robust validation strategies across R&D and reliability programs; Personally lead development of complete-robot validation tests; Establish consistent standards for test design, execution, and data analysis; Ensure test results are accurate and actionable; Own planning and utilization of critical test equipment and lab assets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
