Test and Validation Lead

We’re building humanoid robots that work in any space humans exist with the mission to create an abundance of labor. Simple, but it’s not.

To do this right, we have to solve robotics, AI, software, hardware, manufacturing and operations at the same time, at scale, in a form factor that has to be safe. If you’re inspired by this, you’ll thrive here. We’ve been at this since 2014 and we’re at the point where the hard work is in front of us.

NEO is our flagship - a general purpose robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people. We’re not demoing it, we're shipping it. We’re excited to meet you, if this excites you.

If you’ve spent your career working on problems that matter and want to see them actually reach the world - this is that moment. We’re scaling, we’re hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time safely creating abundance for all.

The Test & Validation team builds the methods, infrastructure, and data needed to understand how NEO performs in the real world. We work across Design Engineering and Reliability Engineering to validate new designs, accelerate engineering learning, and prove that critical robot systems can perform reliably over time.

Lead the Test & Validation Engineering team while remaining a hands‑on technical leader for the most important robot‑level validation challenges. You will turn engineering objectives into robust test strategies, personally develop complete‑robot tests, and establish repeatable methods for task/load characterization, durability, instrumentation, and data collection.

• Lead and develop a high-performing Test & Validation Engineering team, setting priorities, providing technical direction, and aligning execution with program needs.
• Deliver robust validation strategies and test methods across R&D, design exploration, design validation, and lifetime reliability programs.
• Personally lead development of complete‑robot validation tests, including task and load characterization, robot‑level durability testing, instrumentation, controls, and data acquisition.
• Establish consistent standards for test design, execution, data collection, analysis, tracking, and technical reporting across the team.
• Ensure test results are accurate, repeatable, and actionable, giving engineering teams the data needed to make informed design and program decisions.
• Own planning and utilization of critical test equipment and lab assets, including budgeting, procurement, capacity planning, and equipment readiness.
• Provide engineering and company leadership with clear visibility into test execution, risks, roadblocks, results, and program readiness.

• Hands‑on technical leader who can move between engineering strategy, detailed test development, and team leadership.
• Strong depth in test and validation of complex robotic or electromechanical systems.
• Excellent understanding of instrumentation, data acquisition, mechanical actuation, fixtures, controls, and test equipment.
• Ability to translate ambiguous engineering questions into practical, repeatable test methods that generate useful data.
• Strong technical judgment and ability to prioritize testing against rapidly changing engineering and program needs.
• Effective people leader who can coach engineers, delegate technical work, and maintain a high execution bar.
• Clear communicator who can explain complex technical results, risks, and tradeoffs to both engineers and leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Test & Validation, Design…