Lead Hardware Test Architect for Autonomous Robotics

ALTEN Technology USA; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a highly hands-on Lead Hardware Development/Test Engineer to build and scale a new testing function for autonomous robotics systems. You will bootstrap a test organization from the ground up and drive the hardware testing roadmap across cross-functional teams.

In this role you will set up labs, select equipment, design fixtures, and lead efforts with hardware and software test engineers, delivering reliable validation of complex electro-mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics.
• Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Proven experience with autonomous systems or robotics hardware.
• Hands-on experience with hardware validation, lab setup, and test fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Own Hardware Test Strategy: Define and drive the hardware testing roadmap for autonomous robotic systems.
• Build and Scale Test Infrastructure: Set up testing labs, select equipment, and create testing environments.
• Design Test Fixtures: Lead design of custom fixtures for robotics systems to ensure reliability.
• Hands-On Testing & Execution: Perform hardware tests and troubleshoot with software/hardware teams.
• Technical Leadership: Provide direction to hardware/software test engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Hardware validation

Lab setup and equipment

Designing test fixtures

Autonomous systems experience

Independent bootstrap of new processes

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics

Tools

Lab equipment

Hardware-in-the-loop testing

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a highly hands-on Lead Hardware Development/Test Engineer to build and scale a new testing function for autonomous robotics systems. You will bootstrap a test organization from the ground up and drive the hardware testing roadmap across cross-functional teams.

In this role you will set up labs, select equipment, design fixtures, and lead efforts with hardware and software test engineers, delivering reliable validation of complex electro-mechanical systems.