Lead System Testing Engineer

Noble Machines; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Machines, located in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to own the validation of multipurpose humanoid robots across hardware, software, and AI systems. This hands-on role involves operating robots, designing tests, and documenting results to ensure reliability in demanding environments.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in robotics testing, experience with complex systems, and strong communication skills to report findings to engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in robotics testing or similar hands-on roles.
• Experience operating complex hardware or robotic systems.
• Strong communication skills for documenting tests and findings.

Responsibilities

• Operate humanoid robots to execute various tests.
• Design and run test plans across multiple systems.
• Document test procedures and analyze performance.

Skills

Robotics testing

Systems testing

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Job description

About Noble Machines (formerly Under Control Robotics, UCR) builds general‑purpose robots that take on hazardous and physically demanding industrial tasks, enabling a safer, more efficient, and more productive world. Our work demands reliability, robustness, and readiness for the unexpected—on time, every time. We're assembling a mission‑driven team focused on delivering real impact in heavy industry, from construction and mining to manufacturing and energy. If you're driven to build rugged, reliable products that solve real‑world problems, we'd love to talk.

Position Overview

At Noble Machines, building robots is a team sport. As a Lead Test Engineer, you will own the validation of our multipurpose humanoid robots across hardware, software, and AI systems. You will operate the robot directly to stress test real‑world performance, design and execute test plans, analyze logs and data, and produce clear reports that enable engineers to improve reliability and capability. This is a hands‑on role focused on ensuring our robots are ready for deployment in demanding, production environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate humanoid robots to execute functional, stress, and edge‑case tests
• Design and run tests covering mechanical, electrical, software, and AI behavior
• Validate robot performance, safety, and reliability in lab and field environments
• Document test procedures, results, failures, and observed behavior
• Collect and analyze logs, telemetry, video, and AI outputs
• Report clear, actionable findings to hardware, software, and AI engineers
• Verify fixes and improvements through repeatable regression testing

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in robotics testing, systems testing, or hands‑on technical roles
• Experience operating complex hardware or robotic systems
• Ability to design structured tests and clearly document results
• Familiarity with testing or debugging hardware, software, and AI‑driven systems
• Comfortable working with logs, data, and basic analysis tools
• Strong attention to detail and clear written communication
• Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, real‑world environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with humanoid, legged, or autonomous robots
• Exposure to AI or autonomy testing (perception, planning, control, or decision‑making)
• Background in mechanical, electrical, or software engineering
• Field testing or deployment experience in industrial environments