Sr. Robotics Systems Engineer

Apex Systems; Reading, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Sr. Robotics Systems Engineer to own manual testing and drive automation in a North Reading, MA environment.

You will build high-fidelity test benches, validate robot software and mechatronics, and lead root-cause investigations across hardware and software domains. The role emphasizes capturing customer test cases, delivering data-driven release quality metrics, and developing automated workflows for warehouse-automation scenarios with complex sensors and

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Experience in QA or Systems Engineering in mixed hardware-software domains (robotics, UAVs, or automotive).
• Demonstrated experience defining and executing manual testing for physical systems and transitioning to automation.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and ROS/ROS 2 ecosystem.
• Ability to analyze logs and telemetry for deep-dive root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to understand and capture customer test cases for release validation.
• Collate and report quality metrics from software, hardware, and systems teams.
• Own manual testing for new features and edge cases in physical environments.
• Define and guide automation, specifying what to automate and how.
• Create warehouse workflow emulation scenarios for high-density logistics tests.
• Build test benches and environments for mixed hardware-software testing.
• Perform deep-dive investigations into system-level failures using logs and telemetry.

Skills

Python scripting

ROS/ROS 2

Log analysis

Manual testing

Automation strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Robotics/CS

Tools

Gazebo

NVIDIA Isaac Sim

Unity

Foxglove

Grafana

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

# Sr. Robotics Systems EngineerApply**Job#: 3055367****Job Description:**Sr. Robotics Systems Engineer**Location:** North Reading, Massachusetts (Onsite)**Alternate Location:** Westboro, MassachusettsRole OverviewAs a Senior Robotics Systems Engineer, you will be the primary guardian of our system’s reliability, bridging the gap between cutting-edge software and physical performance. This role focuses on architecting and executing both automated and manual tests that rigorously verify robot software and its intricate mechatronic components. You will be responsible for building sophisticated test environments that span high-fidelity simulations and physical hardware units. A key focus of this role is the capture and validation of specific customer test cases, ensuring that unique field requirements are integrated into our release cycle. You will act as a quality gatekeeper, collating metrics across various engineering teams to provide a holistic view of release readiness. While you will define and execute all manual testing, you will also act as a strategic lead—partnering with engineering teams to incrementally automate manual workflows by defining requirements and ensuring the right automation is being built.Key Responsibilities* Customer-Centric Validation: Directly engage with stakeholders to understand and capture specific customer test cases, ensuring these scenarios are prioritized and validated during every release cycle.* Quality Metrics Leadership: Collate and report quality metrics from cross-functional teams (Software, Hardware, Systems) to provide a unified data-driven recommendation for product releases.* Manual Test Ownership: Define and execute the full suite of manual testing for new features and edge cases that cannot yet be automated, particularly in complex physical environments.* Automation Strategy & Guidance: Partner with engineering teams to incrementally automate manual testing. You will be responsible for defining the \"what\" and \"how\" of automation, ensuring engineers build the right tools and scripts to replace manual efforts.* Warehouse Workflow Emulation: Develop \"day-in-the-life\" testing scenarios that replicate high-density warehouse logistics workflows (e.g., picking, sorting, autonomous navigation) and real-world conditions like sensor noise and network latency.* Infrastructure Building: Architect custom-built test benches and environments designed specifically for the unique challenges of mixed hardware-software domains, ensuring repeatable and scalable testing processes.* Root Cause Investigation: Drive deep-dive technical investigations into system-level failures by analyzing logs, telemetry, and physical hardware behavior.Required Qualifications**Education:** A Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering field is required.**Experience:** 6+ years in QA or Systems Engineering, with a proven track record in mixed hardware-software domains (e.g., robotics, UAVs, or automotive).**Technical Skills:** Demonstrated experience in defining and executing manual testing for physical systems while successfully transitioning workflows to automation. Strong scripting skills in Python and experience working within the robotics software (e.g. ROS/ROS 2) ecosystem. Ability to analyze complex system logs and telemetry to perform deep-dive root cause analysis on electro-mechanical failures. Ability to collate technical metrics from disparate teams and translate them into a clear picture of release quality for stakeholders.Preferred Qualifications* Domain Expertise: Prior experience in warehouse automation, logistics robotics, or mobile platforms (AGVs/AMRs).* Education: Advanced degree (Master’s) in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related Engineering field.* Simulation Mastery: Experience building and running tests in simulation engines (e.g., Gazebo, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, or Unity).* Advanced Tooling: Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Foxglove, Grafana) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins).* Safety Standards: Knowledge of functional safety standards relevant to industrial robotics (e.g., ISO 13849 or ANSI/RIA R15.08). *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** North Reading, MA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 14, 2026**Pay Range:** $80 - $93 per hour