Robotics Test & Validation Engineer

Bedrock Robotics; Lockhart Shire Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedrock Robotics is seeking an Operations Test Engineer to bridge development and deployment of autonomous robotic systems. You will define, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans for hardware and software, ensuring readiness in real-world environments and strong collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, test architecture, and data-driven quality improvements, with close cooperation across mechanical, electrical, and firmware subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
• 2+ years in product testing, QA, or validation in robotics/hardware/automation.
• Experience designing and documenting formal test plans and procedures.
• Proficiency in scripting for test automation and data analysis (Python, MATLAB).
• Hands‑on hardware-in-the-loop or system‑level testing experience.
• Strong data acquisition, sensor validation, and instrumentation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end test plans and strategies with hardware and software teams.
• Ensure test plans trace back to product requirements and specs.
• Design and implement test fixtures, jigs, and automated scripts for hardware/software tests.
• Select and maintain testing tools and equipment for manual and automated testing.
• Conduct functional, performance, endurance, environmental, and readiness testing on robotic systems.
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects; verify fixes with engineering.
• Collect and analyze test data; provide actionable insights and reports.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

HIL testing

Test automation

Data analysis

Sensor validation

Test planning

Instrumentation

Industrial robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field

Tools

Jira

Linear

Testiny

ROS

CAN

Job description

Bedrock Robotics is seeking an Operations Test Engineer to bridge development and deployment of autonomous robotic systems. You will define, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans for hardware and software, ensuring readiness in real-world environments and strong collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, test architecture, and data-driven quality improvements, with close cooperation across mechanical, electrical, and firmware subsystems.