Robotics Test Engineer - Humanoid Systems

Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k

Job summary

A robotics company in San Francisco is seeking an experienced test engineer to develop comprehensive test plans for humanoid robots. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in testing mechatronic systems, understand sensor integration, and be proficient in tools like ROS and Python. The role involves collaboration with engineering teams to drive resolution of testing issues, maintain compliance with safety standards, and support continuous improvement of test processes. Annual compensation is between $120,000 and $155,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in testing mechatronic or robotic systems, preferably humanoid or bipedal robots.
• Strong understanding of sensor integration, actuator performance, and real-time systems.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as ROS, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C++, or LabVIEW.
• Proficiency in developing automated test scripts and test infrastructure.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for humanoid robots and their subsystems.
• Design and automate test frameworks for continuous integration and HIL testing.
• Conduct functional, regression, stress, and field testing on hardware and software components.
• Collaborate closely with various engineering teams to understand system requirements.
• Troubleshoot and analyze issues found during testing; drive resolution with engineering teams.
• Document and report defects and performance issues clearly.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety and performance standards.
• Support the development of test benches, simulation environments, and diagnostic tools.
• Maintain records of testing outcomes and contribute to process improvement.

Skills

Testing mechatronic or robotic systems

Sensor integration

Actuator performance

Real-time systems

Problem-solving skills

Communication abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Robotics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

ROS

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C++

LabVIEW

Git

Job description

A robotics company in San Francisco is seeking an experienced test engineer to develop comprehensive test plans for humanoid robots. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in testing mechatronic systems, understand sensor integration, and be proficient in tools like ROS and Python. The role involves collaboration with engineering teams to drive resolution of testing issues, maintain compliance with safety standards, and support continuous improvement of test processes. Annual compensation is between $120,000 and $155,000.