Senior Robotics Systems Testing Architect

Amazon; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Robotics in Pasadena seeks a Senior Systems Dev Engineer to own the testing ecosystem for a next-generation safety system. You will bridge lab hardware and software cycles, ensuring rapid, reliable maturation of safety algorithms.

You will lead lab space development, benchmarking, and real-time testing across robot platforms, working with hardware and software teams to meet production constraints and safety objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience developing test strategies and plans for complex hardware/software systems or systems of systems.
• 5+ years of experience in systems dev engineering, test engineering, or lab engineering in a robotics or embedded systems environment.
• 3+ years of experience with lab equipment, test fixtures, or physical testing environments for robotics or mechatronic systems.
• Programming experience in Python and/or C++ for test automation.
• Experience defining and tracking engineering metrics to measure development progress.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams spanning hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Own development and buildout of the Compass lab space with hardware selection and test fixtures.
• Design, implement, and maintain the full testing suite for feasibility, benchmarking, and scalability.
• Define and track metrics across development loops to measure progress and bottlenecks.
• Develop benchmarking frameworks and test scenarios for robot platforms and conditions.
• Collaborate with algorithm developers to define test requirements and pass/fail criteria.
• Own scalability and performance testing infrastructure ensuring real-time constraints.

Skills

Python programming

C++ programming

Test automation

Systems engineering

Robotics experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Robotics or related field

Tools

Gazebo

Isaac Sim

MuJoCo

Lab equipment

Test fixtures

Job description

Amazon Robotics in Pasadena seeks a Senior Systems Dev Engineer to own the testing ecosystem for a next-generation safety system. You will bridge lab hardware and software cycles, ensuring rapid, reliable maturation of safety algorithms.

You will lead lab space development, benchmarking, and real-time testing across robot platforms, working with hardware and software teams to meet production constraints and safety objectives.