Hardware Test Engineer, Droid - Ground Systems
Core
Own ground test strategy for the droid and zipping point infrastructure, designing and deploying custom mechanical test fixtures, life-test rigs, and automated test systems to prove reliability at scale.
Role type
Senior IC hardware test engineer (electromechanical systems)
Builds
Custom mechanical test fixtures, life-test rigs, environmental chambers, and automated bring-up stations for the EV3 droid and zipping point.
Domain
Autonomous logistics, drone delivery, electromechanical hardware testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical hardware design in CAD, electrical instrumentation and debugging, Python scripting for automation, systems-level problem solving, fabrication and prototyping, root-cause analysis across mechanical/electrical/firmware domains
Preferred skills
high-cycle mechanical life testing, environmental chamber design, firmware development on microcontrollers, PCB design for custom fixtures, NPI experience in drone/robotics/automotive/medical/consumer electronics, deploying test equipment to contract manufacturers
Technologies
Siemens NX, Python, C/C++/Rust, Altium, KiCad, DAQ, load cells, thermocouples, encoders, motor drivers, pneumatic actuators
Responsibilities
Design, build, and deploy custom mechanical test fixtures and life-test rigs; develop electrical and instrumentation sides of test systems; write automation software for test execution and data logging; drive test campaigns from prototype validation through production end-of-line testing; triage and root-cause failures across mechanical, electrical, and firmware domains; partner with design and manufacturing teams to push back on requirements and propose reliability improvements; travel to global suppliers and manufacturing partners to deploy test equipment and support production ramps
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC