Senior Hardware Test Engineer
Agility Robotics is at the forefront of humanoid robotics, redefining how robots interact with and navigate the human world. Our cutting-edge robots rely on advanced hardware systems, including actuators, motor controllers, sensors, PCBAs, limbs, and end effectors, to perform complex tasks in dynamic and demanding environments.
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. You will own verification strategy and planning, develop robust test infrastructure, lead subsystem-level characterization, and drive improvements in test coverage, engineering rigor, and design robustness.
About the Work
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
Test Development & Execution
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
Continuous Improvement & Technical Leadership
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
About You
Experience:
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
Technical Expertise:
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
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.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Controls, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred
Location
This a hybrid position based out of our Fremont office.
The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Anticipated Salary Range
$170,000—$221,000 USD