Robot System Testing Engineer

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Robot System Testing Engineer to lead validation of our robotic systems. You will define test strategy, decide what to test at full system vs unit level, and coordinate between simulation and real-robot experiments.

You will run tests in simulation and on hardware, report results to design teams, and build tooling for testing and reporting. Strong C++/Python, ROS2, and Linux experience with Gazebo or IsaacSim are essential; safety-critical robotics

Qualifications

• BS in Robotics, CS, EE, ME or related field.
• Experience operating robotic systems in safety critical environments.
• Deep experience defining system level validation plans.
• Proficiency in C++/Python and ROS2; Linux development.
• Knowledge of CANOpen, EtherCAT, UART.
• Familiarity with Gazebo and IsaacSim.

Responsibilities

• Define test strategy including what needs to be tested at the full system vs unit level.
• Execute tests in simulation and on robot, and report results back to the design teams.
• Distribute test cases between simulation and real robot environments.
• Work with the Simulation team to standup requirements in sim.
• Develop testing and reporting utilities.
• Define and manage the SW version approval pipeline for our field deployment.

Skills

C++/Python

ROS2

Linux

Robotics networking

Gazebo/IsaacSim

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics/CS/EE/ME

Master's degree (nice-to-have)

Tools

Gazebo

IsaacSim

Job description

Role Description

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Robot System Testing Engineer to lead our efforts in testing and validating our robotic systems.

In this role you will:

• Define test strategy including what needs to be tested at the full system vs unit level.
• Execute tests in simulation and on robot, and report results back to the design teams.
• Distribute test cases between simulation and real robot environments.
• Work with the Simulation team to standup requiring capabilities in sim.
• Develop testing and reporting utilities.
• Define and manage the SW version approval pipeline for our field deployment

You will be working closely with Controls, Autonomy, and Integration teams

Qualifications

Must-have:

• Bachelors of Science (B.S.) in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Familiarity with operating robotic systems in safety critical environments.
• Deep experience defining system level validation plans.
• Proficiency with C++/Python programming languages and familiarity with ROS2 and Linux-based development and debugging environments.
• Working knowledge of common robotics networking and communication protocols (e.g., CANOpen, EtherCAT, UART).
• Familiarity with robotics simulation tools like Gazebo and IsaacSim.

Nice-to-have:

• Masters of Science (B.S.) in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience with Hardware in the Loop (HIL) simulators and simulation environments
• Experience defining and executing test plans for general purpose robotics solutions in a production context.