Sr. Hardware Validation Engineer

Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.

Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.

We are looking for an experienced Hardware Validation Engineer to own the in-house test infrastructure that validates our humanoid robots. This is a foundational, hands-on role: you will not just run tests; you will build the rigs that run them.

You will be the engineer who walks into a conversation with a systems owner, leaves with a clear picture of what needs to be tested and what equipment that requires, then turns around and gets it built — sourcing parts, designing mechanical and electrical components, and commissioning the rigs on the validation floor.

• In-House Validation Rigs:
  Lead the arrangement of test rigs and jigs for in-house validation of subsystems and full robots. You decide what gets built, what gets bought, and how they integrate into the validation workflow.
• Test Rig Development:
  Design and build custom mechanical jigs and fixtures to stress-test specific sub-systems (e.g., repeating arm movements, actuator loading, cable flexing, end-effector cycling).
• Commissioning:
  Bring each rig from a CAD model to a working setup on the floor — wiring, instrumentation, data capture, and first article validation.
• Scope & Requirements Definition
• Systems Owners Engagement:
  Work directly with the owners of each robot subsystem (actuators, manipulators, perception, power, etc.) to define what needs to be validated, at what coverage, and with what fidelity.
• Supportive Test Equipment Specs:
  Translate validation needs into concrete requirements for supportive equipment — PCB test beds, mechanical fixtures, instrumentation, data loggers — and decide what we build vs. buy.
• Validation Plans:
  Convert the resulting scope into validation plans that align with the product release roadmap.
• Parts Sourcing:
  Identify, evaluate, and order parts and equipment from external suppliers — from standard COTS components to custom fixtures.
• Vendor Management:
  Manage relationships with suppliers of test equipment and custom fabricated parts; negotiate lead times that align with our test schedule.
• Cost & Lead Time:
  Own the budget and lead-time picture for the validation infrastructure you build.
• Mechanical & Electrical Rig Design
• Mechanical Design:
  Design mechanical components of test rigs in CAD — fixtures, frames, motion stages, mounts — to a quality where they can be fabricated and assembled without rework.
• Electrical Design:
  Design the electrical side of the rigs — wiring, power distribution, sensor integration, basic control electronics — including schematics and BOMs.
• DfX for Test Rigs:
  Apply manufacturability and reliability principles to your own rigs, so they remain trustworthy for the months or years they will be in service.
• Reliability & Compliance Support
• Life-Cycle & Endurance Testing:
  Support long-term endurance and life-cycle tests (HALT/HASS, MTBF) where the rigs you build are the enabling infrastructure.
• Regulatory Awareness:
  Understand what each validation activity contributes to certification (EMC, environmental, safety) and design rigs that produce certification-grade data where required

• Experience:
  
  5+ years in hardware validation, test engineering, or test equipment development, preferably in robotics, automotive, or aerospace.
• Rig Design:
  Proven hands-on experience designing and building test rigs and fixtures — from concept through commissioning.
• Mechanical Design:
  Strong CAD skills (Solid Works,…