About the role

Staff Hardware Test Engineer leading design verification of Torso electrical subsystems in robotics company. Focusing on test strategy, development, and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

Own the design verification strategy for Torso electrical subsystems and components, including PCBAs, batteries, sensors, and power electronics.
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.
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.

Minimum of 8 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 electronics and PCBA-level verification testing, including power, signal integrity, and sensor interfaces with a strong preference for experience with EtherCAT architecture.
Experience validating battery systems, power distribution, and safety-critical electrical subsystems.
Familiarity with sensor verification (cameras, LiDAR, IMUs) 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred).

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 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
Time Off: Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 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.