Staff Actuation Test Engineer: Validation & Automation

Booster; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Booster is looking for a Staff Test Engineer – Actuation in Austin, Texas. This position includes the ownership of the design validation and NPI test process for custom actuator systems, focusing on cross-disciplinary testing involving mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software domains. The ideal candidate will have experience in actuator testing, proficiency in Python, and the ability to lead complex technical workstreams within a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required along with pertinent experience.

Qualifications

• Direct hands-on experience testing actuators, including dynamometer use.
• Proficient in Python for test automation and data analysis.
• Strong debugging skills across mechanical, electrical, and firmware domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bringup process for new actuator hardware with documented procedures.
• Plan and execute design validation testing across multiple domains.
• Design production test methods for new actuator systems.

Skills

Cross-disciplinary debugging

Production-grade Python proficiency

Hands-on experience with actuators

Ability to read schematics

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field + 6 years experience

MS in related field + 4 years experience

PhD in related field + 2 years experience

Tools

Dynamometer

Motor test stand systems

Simulation tools (MuJoCo, Isaac Sim/Lab)

Job description

Booster is looking for a Staff Test Engineer – Actuation in Austin, Texas. This position includes the ownership of the design validation and NPI test process for custom actuator systems, focusing on cross-disciplinary testing involving mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software domains. The ideal candidate will have experience in actuator testing, proficiency in Python, and the ability to lead complex technical workstreams within a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required along with pertinent experience.