Senior Hardware Test Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Hardware Test Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join our team in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this hybrid role, you will serve as a key technical leader for design verification testing of the humanoid robots arm subsystem and components including electronics, electrical interfaces, actuators, sensors and end-effectors.

Responsibilities

• Own the design verification strategy for the arm subsystem and components, including electronics, electrical interfaces, actuators, sensors, and end-effectors
• Define verification plans, coverage goals, and test protocols across the product development lifecycle
• Partner with hardware design, systems engineering, and analysis teams to ensure requirements, testability, and verification readiness are addressed early in development
• Maintain clear end-to-end traceability from subsystem requirements through test execution and results
• Develop and execute subsystem-level characterization and design verification testing for torso electronics
• Design automated, repeatable test setups for electrical interfaces, actuators, sensors, end-effectors, and control electronics
• Build test scripts, tooling, and diagnostics to improve efficiency, repeatability, and data quality
• Lead investigation of verification test failures and nonconformances, driving root cause identification and corrective actions in partnership with design teams
• Identify gaps in verification coverage and implement improvements in test infrastructure, processes, and standards
• Document test methods, results, and best practices to scale learning across future development cycles
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of strong engineering rigor, execution, and continuous improvement

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in test engineering, design verification, or electrical validation

Strong preference for experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, or other complex hardware systems

Deep understanding of mechatronics verification testing, including motor controllers, electrical interfaces, kinematics and sensors with a strong preference for experience with EtherCAT architecture

Experience validating electro-mechanical systems, and safety-critical electrical subsystems

Familiarity with sensor verification (force torque, motor encoders) and performance characterization

Proficiency with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, sensors, logic analyzers, DAQs, power supplies, and environmental test equipment

Proficiency in python scripting for test automation

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to translate test results into clear design feedback

Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, capable of driving alignment and leading technical discussions across multidisciplinary teams and supplier partners

Demonstrated ability to execute effectively and drive results in dynamic, highly ambiguous environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Controls, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred)

Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to translate test results into clear design feedback
• Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, capable of driving alignment and leading technical discussions across multidisciplinary teams and supplier partners
• Demonstrated ability to execute effectively and drive results in dynamic, highly ambiguous environments

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match
• Equity: Company stock options
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment
• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown
• Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs
• Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles