Test Engineer - Robotics

HDT; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HDT is seeking an experienced tester for complex electromechanical systems including robotic arms and unmanned ground vehicles. You will develop test plans, select equipment, and support product development and production testing with embedded control software.

Responsibilities include executing tests, troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and control domains, and leading moderate-to-high complexity projects within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Develops and executes test plans for complex electromechanical systems such as robotic arms and unmanned ground vehicles.
• Develops requirements, selects test equipment, and provides ongoing support and improvements in product development, production and testing.
• Conducts testing of robotic machines with embedded control software, troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and control domains.
• Leads robot testing projects of moderate to high complexity in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Assists in fabrication, troubleshooting, testing and warranty service of prototypes with sales, quality, manufacturing and engineering teams.

Skills

Electromechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Testing procedures

Data analysis (Excel)

Reading schematics

Communication

Education

BS or MS in Computer, Software, Robotics, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

CAD (SolidWorks)

Test equipment

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $90,000 USD to $115,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Some jobs aren’t just tough — they’re brutal. Too toxic. Too remote. Too dangerous for humans to handle. That’s where we come in.

At HDT, we build robotic arms and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) with military-grade strength and precision engineering, built for the extremes and adaptable to any challenge. Behind the toughest hardware is a team energized by complex problems. Bring us a challenge, and we’ll engineer the solution.

That’s the mindset. that’s the mission. That’s Built for Brutal

Responsible for developing and executing test plans, procedures, and protocols for complex electromechanical systems such as robotic arms and unmanned ground vehicles. Develops requirements, selects test equipment, and provides ongoing support and improvements in the course of product development, production and/or testing.

Conducts testing of robotic machines, utilizing their embedded control software systems. Able to troubleshoot devices that span the mechanical, electrical, and control system domains, typical of robotic systems. Has the ability to lead robot testing projects of moderate to high complexity and to work in a highly-collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.

Assists in fabrication, troubleshooting, testing and warranty service of prototypes, working in close collaboration with the sales, quality, manufacturing, service personnel, and engineering groups.

Primary and Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Familiarity with instrumentation & tools, such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and force and acceleration sensors required for testing, debugging, and integration of electromechanical systems.
• Experience creating test plans/procedures/protocols
• Experience in thecreation of technical documentation
• Communicates with technicians, engineers, vendors, customers
• Ability to manage assigned time-based projects and deliver within scope requirements
• Processing manufacturing data and generating test reports
• Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Experience / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Broad understanding of electromechanical systems
• Good troubleshooting and hands-on skills (electro-mechanical assembly, etc.)
• Familiarity with shop tools (wrenches, drivers, cutting tools, etc.)
• Familiarity with instrumentation & tools required for test, debug, and integration of electro-mechanical systems (oscilloscope, multi-meter, etc.)
• Experience collecting, analyzing and reporting data through technical documentation (Excel)
• Able to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office). With a focus on Microsoft Excel

Desired Skills

• Data analysis (Excel)
• Ability to use shop tools
• Experience with CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Familiar with industry test protocols such as MIL-STD 810 and 461

Years Experience Level of Education

5 years’ experience

BS, or MS Computer, Software, Robotics, or Mechanical Engineering.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.

This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C.1324(b)(a)(3).

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