Robotics Test Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026.
About the Role
Join a growing autonomous transportation team as a Robotics Test Engineer, helping build the device bring-up and testing infrastructure needed to integrate vehicles into a modular autonomy stack. This hands-on role focuses on validating real systems in production environments.
What You'll Do
Create processes and software for flashing, bringing up, and testing vehicle devices across multiple manufacturers.
Debug software and hardware integration issues with technicians, electrical engineers, and robotics engineers.
Build hardware-in-the-loop tests for actuation, burn-in, and bench testing.
Develop technician-facing tools for test visualization, deployment, execution, and results tracking.
Establish scalable processes for integrating new devices with an autonomous software stack.
What We're Looking For
Five or more years of robotics or autonomy test engineering experience, including end-to-end test environments for physical systems.
Proficiency in C++, Python, and Linux.
Experience building shared test frameworks that help controls, planning, systems, or autonomy teams validate software.
Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or similarly complex autonomous systems.
Experience with automated test frameworks, integration testing, validation infrastructure, and hardware/software integration or device bring-up.
Hands-on understanding of sensors, LiDAR, actuators, networking, communications, and controls. Hardware-in-the-loop or bench testing experience is valuable.
Bachelor's degree in robotics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related engineering field.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $182,000 to $230,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.
Location
On-site in San Francisco, California.