Autonomous Robotics Test Technician

Proven Recruiting, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Proven Recruiting, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a System Test Engineering Technician to join a fast-moving robotics team.

You will execute structured test procedures across software, firmware and hardware, ensuring features perform as designed before deployment. The role involves hands-on testing of robots in lab and real-world environments, identifying sensor and hardware issues, documenting defects clearly, and maintaining test spaces with safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Execute structured, step-by-step test procedures across software, firmware, and hardware components of autonomous robotic systems, ensuring every feature performs exactly as designed before deployment
• Physically operate and test robots in lab and real-world environments, identifying behavioral anomalies, sensor failures, and hardware issues including tracking cameras, LiDAR, and other robotic systems
• Document defects clearly, thoroughly, and reproducibly in defect reports for the engineering team, maintaining precise records of test passes and outcomes to ensure traceability and repeatability
• Support the setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of robotic test spaces, hardware targets, and test equipment while adhering to safety protocols for working around moving autonomous machines

Job description

Proven Recruiting, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a System Test Engineering Technician to join a fast-moving robotics team.

You will execute structured test procedures across software, firmware and hardware, ensuring features perform as designed before deployment. The role involves hands-on testing of robots in lab and real-world environments, identifying sensor and hardware issues, documenting defects clearly, and maintaining test spaces with safety protocols.