Hardware Test Engineer, Droid - Ground Systems
Core
Own ground test strategy for the droid and zipping point infrastructure, designing and deploying custom mechanical test fixtures, life-test rigs, and automated test systems to prove reliability at scale.
Role type
Senior IC hardware test engineer (electromechanical systems)
Builds
Custom mechanical test fixtures, life-test rigs, environmental chambers, and automated bring-up stations for the EV3 droid and zipping point.
Domain
Autonomous logistics, drone delivery, electromechanical hardware testing
Required skills
mechanical hardware design in CAD, electrical instrumentation and debugging, Python scripting for automation, systems-level problem solving, fabrication and prototyping, root-cause analysis across mechanical/electrical/firmware domains
Preferred skills
high-cycle mechanical life testing, environmental chamber design, firmware development on microcontrollers, PCB design for custom fixtures, NPI experience in drone/robotics/automotive/medical/consumer electronics, deploying test equipment to contract manufacturers
Technologies
Siemens NX, Python, C/C++/Rust, Altium, KiCad, DAQ, load cells, thermocouples, encoders, motor drivers, pneumatic actuators
Responsibilities
Design, build, and deploy custom mechanical test fixtures and life-test rigs; develop electrical and instrumentation sides of test systems; write automation software for test execution and data logging; drive test campaigns from prototype validation through production end-of-line testing; triage and root-cause failures across mechanical, electrical, and firmware domains; partner with design and manufacturing teams to push back on requirements and propose reliability improvements; travel to global suppliers and manufacturing partners to deploy test equipment and support production ramps
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC