Robotics HIL Test & Automation Engineer

Nimble Robotics

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 170,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Unlimited Flexible Time Off
Health Insurance
401k
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Job summary

Nimble Robotics in San Francisco seeks an experienced HIL engineer to design and maintain automated test environments for embedded robotics systems. You will build dashboards, ensure CI pipelines stay green, and expand module self-tests while improving data pipelines.

Join a fast-moving, high-ambition team; equity, generous time off, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan accompany a competitive compensation package in a culture that rewards resourcefulness and impact.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical, Computer, or Robotics Engineering.
  • 1-3+ years validating embedded systems, control software, or robotics firmware; HIL experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong Python (and Rust or C++) for automated test scripts and analysis; CI/CD experience (e.g., Jenkins).

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the HIL test environment combining physical hardware with simulated dynamics for stress and fault-injection testing.
  • Build and maintain automated test frameworks, reporting, dashboards, and the AI analyzer; keep CI jobs on the HILs green.
  • Expand the 30+ module self-tests and improve the associated data pipeline; own regression and smoke test coverage.
  • Integrate high-speed DAQ and bus tracing (CAN, I2C, Ethernet) for deep hardware and firmware diagnostics.
  • Partner with robot SW and Nimble Health to improve the simulation models used on the HILs.
  • Lead physical pick/pack testing: evaluate and optimize SKU pickability, grip reliability, and placement accuracy

Skills

Python
Rust
C++
CI/CD

Education

BS or MS in Electrical, Computer, or Robotics Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Job description

Nimble Robotics in San Francisco seeks an experienced HIL engineer to design and maintain automated test environments for embedded robotics systems. You will build dashboards, ensure CI pipelines stay green, and expand module self-tests while improving data pipelines.

Join a fast-moving, high-ambition team; equity, generous time off, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan accompany a competitive compensation package in a culture that rewards resourcefulness and impact.

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