Robot System Testing Engineer

Maven Robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Maven Robotics in San Francisco seeks an exceptional Robot System Testing Engineer to lead testing and validation of our robotic systems.

You will define test strategy, execute tests in simulation and on robot platforms, distribute test cases, work with the simulation team to enable capabilities, and develop utilities while managing the software version approval for field deployment.

Qualifications

• BS in robotics, CS, EEE, ME or related field
• Experience operating robotic systems in safety-critical environments
• Proficiency with C++/Python and ROS2; Linux-based development
• Familiarity with Gazebo and IsaacSim
• Nice-to-have: MS/MS in related field and HIL experience

Responsibilities

• Define test strategy for full system vs unit level tests
• Execute tests in simulation and on robot; report results to design teams
• Distribute test cases between simulation and real robot environments
• Work with Simulation team to stand up required sim capabilities
• Develop testing and reporting utilities
• Define and manage the SW version approval pipeline for field deployment

Skills

C++/Python

ROS2

Linux

Robotics networking

Education

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

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Gazebo

IsaacSim

CANOpen

EtherCAT

UART

Job 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.
• 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.

As set forth in Maven Robotics’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.