Operations Test Engineer

Bedrock Robotics; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedrock Robotics seeks an Operations Test Engineer to bridge development and deployment of autonomous robotic systems. You will design end-to-end test plans, build fixtures and automated scripts, and validate hardware, software, and control systems in real-world environments.

You'll collaborate with hardware, software, and operations teams to ensure reliability, performance, and operational readiness, applying hands-on testing and data-driven analysis to drive product quality and deployment

Qualifications

• 2+ years in product testing or QA in robotics/hardware.
• Experience designing formal test plans and procedures from high-level specs.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for test automation and data analysis.
• Hands-on hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or system-level testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end test plans aligned to product requirements.
• Design test fixtures, jigs, and automated scripts for hardware/software tests.
• Execute functional, performance, endurance, and environmental tests on robotic systems.
• Analyze test data and report findings with actionable recommendations.

Skills

Python scripting

Test automation

Data analysis

HIL testing

Instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field

Tools

Jira

ROS

CAN

Job description

Join the team bringing advanced autonomy to the built world

At Bedrock, we’re moving AI out of the lab and into the real world. Our team is composed of industry veterans who helped launch Waymo, scaled Segment to a $3.2B acquisition, and grew Uber Freight to $5B in revenue. Today, we’re deploying autonomous systems on heavy construction machinery across the country, accelerating project schedules of billion-dollar infrastructure projects and improving safety on job sites. Backed by $350M in funding, we’re working quickly to close the gap between America's surging demand for housing, data centers, manufacturing hubs, and the construction industry's growing labor shortage.

This is where algorithms meet steel-toed boots. You’ll collaborate with construction veterans and world-class engineers to solve physical-world problems that simulations can’t touch. If you're ready to apply cutting-edge technology to solve meaningful problems alongside a talented team—we'd love to have you join us.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Operations Test Engineer to join our growing team. This role is crucial to the success of our product lifecycle, bridging the gap between development and deployment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of hands-on testing expertise and a foundational understanding of test architecture design. You will be responsible for defining, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans that validate our robotic systems' performance, reliability, and operational readiness in real-world environments. This role requires close collaboration with both the engineering development and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy and Design

• Test Plan Development: Partner with hardware and software development teams early in the concept phase to design comprehensive, end-to-end test plans and strategies.
• Requirements Traceability: Ensure all test plans are directly traceable to product requirements, user stories, and operational specifications.
• Test Architecture: Design and implement test fixtures, jigs, and automated test scripts (both hardware and software) necessary for efficient and repeatable testing.
• Tool Development: Select, configure, and maintain testing tools and equipment to support both manual and automated testing efforts.

Test Execution and Reporting

• Execution: Conduct rigorous functional, performance, endurance, environmental, and operational readiness testing on robotic hardware, embedded systems, and control software.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects and performance issues using established bug tracking systems. Collaborate with engineering to verify fixes.
• Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret test data, using statistical methods to provide clear, actionable insights into product quality and areas for improvement.
• Reporting: Generate detailed test reports, including executive summaries, failure analysis, and recommendations for operational deployment readiness.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Integration Testing: Lead integration testing efforts between different robotic subsystems (e.g., mechanical, electrical, firmware, and high-level control software).
• Partnership with Development: Work closely with the Development team to define and validate a variety of test from subsystem to product level verification and validation
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in design reviews, root cause analysis (RCA) sessions, and post-mortem discussions to continuously improve product design and testing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in product testing, quality assurance, or validation, preferably within a robotics, hardware, or industrial automation environment.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and documenting formal test plans, test cases, and test procedures from scratch based on high-level product specifications.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for test automation and data analysis.
• Hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or similar system-level testing.
• Strong understanding of data acquisition systems, sensor validation, and instrumentation.

Preferred

• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, Modbus, CAN).
• Familiarity with environmental testing standards (e.g., shock, vibration, thermal).
• Experience with common robotic operating systems or frameworks (e.g., ROS).
• Coding languages such as Python, C++, RUST and SQL.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) or other data-driven quality methodologies.
• Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, Linear, Testiny).

Our roles are often flexible. If you don't fit all the criteria, or are in another location (especially one where we have an office like SF or NY) please apply anyway! We'd love to consider you.