Job Details

Job Title: Tester/Quality Assurance
Job Location: San Francisco, CA
Duration: 3 months

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Reliability Test Technician to join our team. This individual will playa key role in the development and testing of our autonomous platforms at the system and component levels. The ideal candidate has expertise in developing and executing tests in an organized manner and is passionate about making robotic systems as good as they can be by breaking them.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Collaborate with a tight-knit team to execute tests and clearly document findings to support root cause analysis.
• Work with a variety of components including electronics, sensors, actuators, and structures.
• Document detailed test procedures and findings for future reference and repeatability.
• Maintain an orderly test lab environment to ensure organization and efficiency.
• Provide continuous feedback to team members to improve test specifications and systems.
• Support tests at outside test labs and field test sites.

• 5 years of hands-on technical experience in mechanical, electrical, computer, automotive, or robotics industries.
• Strong understanding of schematics, datasheets, and the ability to interpret them accurately.
• Experience operating environmental test chambers, vibration tables, and mechanical load frames.
• Experience soldering, crimping, and working with cable management in lab or shop environments.
• Proficiency with lab tools and equipment including DAQ systems, sensors, instruments, 3D printers, and common shop power tools and machinery.
• Knowledge of CAD software (Solidworks, Onshape, etc.) for 3D model navigation and design edits.
• Experience with Linux for robotic system testing and integration.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work on-site and in the field as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a hands-on lab/warehouse environment.