Head of Test

Collaborative, high integrity, and humble
10+ years experience designing low cost commercial hardware
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field
Deep hardware test experience
Experience managing teams in a nimble, fast paced environment
Strong understanding of mechanics, system optimization, testing, and manufacturing
Strong understanding various failure modes at test methods
Experience in a workshop setting building quick turn prototypes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to travel to test site in Fresno CA, 25%

Lead test engineering activities for our robotics platform
Ensure test facilities and team resources will be capable of meeting program schedules
Design and implement hardware test systems to facilitate reliable design characterization and accelerated life testing
Execute product, subsystem, and component level reliability/durability testing as needed
Conduct test data analysis, clearly communicate test results, and collaborate with other engineers to resolve issues detected in testing
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, design, reliability, and manufacturing engineers to suggest design and/or process improvements and to address mechanical durability issues
Procure and develop required equipment and test setup hardware to enhance creative product level/system integration reliability testing
Continuously drive risk burndown to ensure product design is reliable and durable for mechanical, electrical, and software systems
Recruit and mentor test engineers to operate and troubleshoot test equipment
Provide test execution leadership for various testing projects
Comply with all necessary safety policies and regulations

Prior startup experience
Track record of innovative thinking and a willingness to explore unconventional approaches to problem-solving
Experience developing mobile autonomous robotics systems