Staff Robotics Test Engineer

Symbotic; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Staff Robotics Test Engineer to advance test coverage and integration robustness for multiple robotic platforms supporting customer projects. You will own design, implement and run software tests for mobile robot drive and pick n’ place capabilities and drive simulation in the loop and hardware in the loop testing.

You will collaborate with software developers, lead testing framework development for scalability across robot platforms, and perform root

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, robotics, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of engineering experience testing complex robotics and integrated hardware/software systems.
• Strong robotics systems testing expertise, including hardware integration, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in Python, C++, Bash, Linux, Git, and test automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest).
• Experience with CI/CD tools, containerization, data analysis, and log parsing techniques.
• Solid knowledge of software QA principles, testing methodologies, and embedded/robotic systems.
• Hands-on experience with ROS, Gazebo, robotics simulation platforms, and HIL/SIL testing environments.
• Experience building scalable robotic test frameworks and familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.

Responsibilities

• Own design, implement and run software test for mobile robot drive and pick n’ place capabilities.
• Owns development of simulation in the loop and hardware in the loop testing for verification of robot behaviors.
• Own software integration testing of systems and subsystems.
• Lead testing framework development for scalability across multiple robot platforms.
• Implement and conduct tests via scripting, data log parsing and analysis
• Collaborate with software developers to develop tests that verify performance of new robot capabilities.
• Perform root cause analysis and system level debugging of hardware/software components for mobile robot platform.
• Troubleshoot system problems in production or design by investigating issues related to product performance or production difficulties.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Git

Test automation

ROS

Gazebo

CI/CD

Data analysis

Debugging

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, robotics, mechanical engineering, or related field

Tools

PyTest

Gazebo

ROS

CI/CD tooling

Job description

USA Wilmington, MA - ITC

Staff Robotics Test Engineer

Time type: full time

What we need

We are looking for a Staff Robotics Test Engineer. They will will facilitate the advancement for test coverage and integration robustness via test automation and tool development to support multiple robotic platforms supporting growing customer projects.

What we do

We are a talented team of roboticists working on the heart of Symbotic’s automation solution – Symbot , the mobile robot. We are responsible for delivering solutions for the storage and retrieval of cases performed in a fully autonomous structure operating 1,000s of Symbots at customer sites.

What you’ll do

• Own design, implement and run software test for mobile robot drive and pick n’ place capabilities.

• Owns development of simulation in the loop and hardware in the loop testing for verification of robot behaviors.

• Own software integration testing of systems and subsystems.

• Lead testing framework development for scalability across multiple robot platforms.

• Implement and conduct tests via scripting, data log parsing and analysis

• Collaborate with software developers to develop tests that verify performance of new robot capabilities.

• Perform root cause analysis and system level debugging of hardware/software components for mobile robot platform .

• Troubleshoot system problems in production or design by investigating issues related to product performance or production difficulties.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science , Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field .

• Minimum 6 years of engineering experience testing complex robotics and integrated hardware/software systems.

• Strong robotics systems testing expertise , including hardware integration, validation, and troubleshooting.

• Proficient in Python, C++, Bash, Linux, Git, and test automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest ).

• Experience with CI/CD tools, containerization, data analysis, and log parsing techniques.

• Solid knowledge of software QA principles, testing methodologies, and embedded/robotic systems.

• Hands-on experience with ROS, Gazebo, robotics simulation platforms, and HIL/SIL testing environments.

• Experience building scalable robotic test frameworks and familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.

Our environment

• Up to 10% of travel may be required . Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.

• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $149,000.00 - $204,600.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.