Senior Hardware Test Engineer

6 hours, 54 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Quality Assurance and Testing
Apptronik

Apptronik

Apptronik develops versatile humanoid robots to tackle tasks humans prefer not to do, aiming to reshape existence and enhance universal quality of life.

Aerospace & Defense
51-250
Founded 2015
$23M raised

Description

  • Map product and engineering requirements into verifiable test cases and validate critical performance, safety, and durability metrics.
  • Architect comprehensive Design Verification Test (DVT) plans across components, sub-assemblies, and the fully integrated humanoid system.
  • Design, build, and commission custom electromechanical test fixtures and integrate sensing and data acquisition hardware.
  • Lead hands-on execution of structural, thermal, mechatronic, and environmental test profiles.
  • Write Python or C++ scripts to automate life-cycle and fatigue testing.
  • Design DAQ systems to capture high-frequency test data and perform statistical analysis to assess design margins and component life expectancy.
  • Drive cross-functional root-cause investigations when hardware fails verification testing.
  • Participate in DFMEA sessions and provide empirical feedback to mechanical and electrical design teams to support design iterations before tooling release.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware design verification testing.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • Proven track record in hardware-heavy industries such as robotics, aerospace, automotive, or advanced medical devices.
  • Deep practical experience verifying BLDC motors, complex drivetrains, wire harnesses, and structural chassis components.
  • Expert proficiency with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, thermal chambers, vibration tables, and DAQ platforms such as National Instruments/LabVIEW or Beckhoff.
  • Strong proficiency in Python or MATLAB for test automation and data parsing.
  • Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks or NX for designing complex physical test fixtures.
  • Experience using requirements management tools such as Jama, Polarion, or JIRA to maintain traceability from requirements to test results.
  • Ability to lift 15 pounds at times and work in a role requiring prolonged desk/computer use, visual focus, and verbal communication.

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