Embedded Test & Validation Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Embedded Test & Validation Engineer (hands-on validation in robotics/embedded automation)

Description

You will own integration and validation of embedded hardware, software, and firmware from early prototypes through production readiness. You will troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and communication issues, build and improve test capabilities, and support manufacturing scale-up and field investigations. The role emphasizes requirement-based testing with HIL/SIL and collaboration across engineering, program management, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integration and validation strategies for embedded hardware, software, and firmware (prototype to production)
• Investigate and resolve hardware, firmware, and communication problems with multidisciplinary teams
• Design test procedures, develop fixtures, and enhance laboratory environments for reliable, efficient verification
• Develop production test methods and collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure consistent quality
• Identify reliability, performance, and manufacturability improvements through hands-on testing and analysis
• Partner with engineering, program management, and customers to support releases, special deployments, and field investigations

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 2+ years of hands-on integration and validation experience with embedded hardware and software or robotics products
• Strong troubleshooting skills using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and other lab test equipment
• Experience developing and executing requirement-based HIL- and SIL-based test procedures, with documented technical findings
• Working knowledge of wired and wireless communication technologies: Ethernet, BLE, Wi-Fi, CAN, LTE (or similar)
• Python scripting skills for test utilities and data analysis
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills; ability to collaborate across technical teams

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Stock options
• 3% 401(k) match
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Base salary range: $120,000–$150,000 (based on experience and location)