Hardware Test Engineer II

About the role

The dedicated owner of physical hardware test design and execution for the V6 robot and its subsystems. Sitting inside SI&T, this role runs component-, subassembly-, and system-level validation, owns our cycle testers end to end, and generates the reliability data (MTBF/MTTF) that de-risks V6 ahead of the Walmart warehouse delivery. It frees integration engineers from ad hoc bench work so they can focus on feature development and deployment support.

Key responsibilities

• Own test design and execution for new hardware products and mechanical revisions across feasibility, EVT, DVT, and PVT.
• Lead physical pick/pack testing: evaluate and optimize SKU pickability, grip reliability, and placement accuracy (e.g., Aurora claw gripper, Quince DHG).
• Take full ownership of robot system and subsystem cycle testers (Mobility, Skateboard, Battery Bay, Arm, Binlift LTUs and actuator/sensor rigs): hardware bringup, routine maintenance, test execution, and deep-dive debug of physical and electrical failures.
• Build and maintain hardware test infrastructure (minigrids, test robots, test stations, dyno and racetrack expansions).
• Track test cycles and MTTF/MTBF, run routine wear measurements, conduct teardowns and failure analysis, and drive root cause with Design and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering.
• 2 to 5 years in hardware or reliability test, validation, or mechatronics, ideally with electro-mechanical or robotic systems.
• Hands-on debug with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and DAQ; ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Statistical analysis and DOE for test design; experience with lifecycle and fatigue testing.
• Comfortable with Linux CLI, Git, and basic Python/bash scripting.

Culture

• We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day.
• We’re not in this to do what’s easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world.
• We’re ambitious, we’re gritty, we’re humble and we’re relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals.

Compensation

The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $120,000 and $155,000/year. Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this position will also receive generous equity for this position.