Manager, Hardware Test Engineering

About Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral videos on You Tube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now we are becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications, logistics and warehouses.

The Hardware Test Engineering Manager will work side-by-side with our hardware design engineers to test, validate, and qualify both hardware and firmware, furthering our leadership in robotic innovation.

• Lead a small team of test engineers
• Architect and develop Python code and code infrastructure
• Develop test strategies for hardware and firmware validation
• Perform data analysis and root‑cause investigation, and suggest design improvements
• Design and build test fixtures
• Carry out DVT, reliability testing, and compliance testing
• Advocate for quality both internally and as a company representative
• Create and modify scripts to iterate testing procedures
• Travel to off‑site facilities (10%)

• Typically requires 8+ years of experience in electrical test engineering
• 2–4 years in informal or formal technical leadership or people management roles
• Hands‑on experience designing, building, and debugging electro‑mechanical test setups
• Familiarity with different forms of test including HALT, HASS, HIL, EVT, DVT
• Experience with functional safety
• Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, programmable loads, and thermal probes
• Experience with compliance testing including conducted/radiated emissions and safety
• Experience with Python and command‑line operations in a UNIX‑like OS
• Experience with communication interfaces such as CAN, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C
• Ability to multitask and change priorities quickly as needed
• Ability to clearly communicate test results and data

• Familiarity with motor drives
• Familiarity with position encoder and force sensor technology
• Familiarity with low‑level embedded firmware (C/C++)
• Familiarity testing high‑speed interfaces
• Experience working with robots and/or robotic systems
• Experience with DFMEA and HALT

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

The base pay range for this position is between $ to $ annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Boston Dynamics offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and annual bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.

We are growing rapidly, building a commercial company that delivers cutting‑edge technology and solutions to our customers from industrial applications to logistics and warehouse solutions. Boston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process.