Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. We embody cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence into advanced robotics, quickly moving from the research lab into increasingly impactful roles across industrial spaces.
The Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) Department of Boston Dynamics (BD) seeks an experienced Senior Test Operations Engineer to help verify and validate the most capable humanoid robot system in the world.
This role provides hands-on technical support of a peer group of test engineers and technicians. The team will include mechanical, electrical and software expertise. The Test Operations Engineer reports to the Verification, Validation, & Test Associate Director and helps BD continue development of the most capable full-body-manipulating mobile robots in the world.
How you will make an impact:
Lead and own the execution plans at the sub-system level for program Design Verification Planning and Reporting (DVP&R)
Operate and maintain tools for our test framework across all verification test stands including: diagnosis, calibration, and data management.
Have intense focus on test system uptime, site reliability, and test reporting.
Drive diagnostics analysis for detecting actuator/robot failures and improving the pace of failure analysis
Collaborate and contribute to the goals of a high performing test team
Work alongside with reliability/systems engineers to develop and execute functional and accelerated life tests for actuators, batteries, wirings, sensors and full system
Ensure exceptional product system requirement quality to enable exceptional VV&T
Support system characterization and benchmarking activities
Action-oriented approach with exceptional execution
Required Skills & Experience:
Bachelor Degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience in the testing of new, custom mechatronic systems for real-world applications. Automotive testing experience is a plus.
Strong interest in working with software systems that interact with robotic hardware.
Proficient in understanding engineering requirements and test plans test execution of practical tests.
Work planning, resource estimating, and execute according to plan
Exceptional communication, conflict management, and interpersonal skills
8+ years working with teams of test engineers and technicians
Desirable Skills & Experience:
Data analysis & visualization
Ability and willingness to learn the fundamentals of electro-mechanical actuation subsystems or related tech that enables rapid learning.
Proficiency in Python for debugging.
Experience with Linux-based systems and version control tools (e.g., Git).
Experience with dyno-based testing systems and motor characterization.
Software tools including: Jama, Jira, Google Suite, Matlab, and Arena
Working with product diagnostic software and fault management
Specific title leveling dependent on years of test engineering experience & applicable capabilities
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
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What We Do
Boston Dynamics builds advanced mobile manipulation robots with remarkable mobility, dexterity perception and agility. We use sensor-based controls and computation to unlock the potential of complex mechanisms. Our world-class development teams develop prototypes for wild new concepts, do build-test-build engineering and field testing and transform successful designs into robot products. Our goal is to change your idea of what robots can do.
