Associate Director, Integration and Test

Boston Dynamics•Waltham, MA

2d•$178,000 - $230

About The Position

We are looking for an engineering leader to define and realize a strong vision for all aspects of product development testing. This person will establish our strategy for when and how we test our Stretch warehouse robot as we continue to improve its hardware and software. They will work closely with hardware and software engineers on the broader team to define, execute, and track lower-level tests while relying on their own team to execute robot- and system-level testing. Beyond the Stretch project, this role provides the opportunity to set a blueprint for excellence in testing at Boston Dynamics. How you will make an impact: Map the lay of the land through discussions with leaders across the project and propose a testing program to increase our understanding of Stretch and boost our organizational maturity. Define a roadmap to achieve that vision including process/organizational changes, budgeting, and workforce planning. Work with systems engineers on your team to document test plans across both the maturity (prototype, alpha, beta) and complexity (component, subsystem, system) dimensions. Guide electrical engineers to define and document bring-up and verification test plans for compute, power supply, and motor drive PCBAs. Guide mechanical engineers to define and document bring-up and verification test plans for actuators, dynamic cable assemblies, and bearings. Guide product managers and systems engineers to ensure requirements are testable and complete. Guide software engineers to define features required for hardware and system testing. Participate in testing activities as you see fit, not limited to writing test plans, executing benchtop testing, holding review meetings, and traveling to off-site test labs. Work with program and project managers to communicate testing schedule, status, and risks.

Requirements

Hands-on experience designing and/or testing complex software-dependent electromechanical products (e.g., aerospace, automotive, robotics)
Hands-on experience creating and operating a test stand as part of a product test program
Demonstrated leadership (formal as a manager and/or strategic as an IC) in execution of a product development test program
Sufficient working knowledge of robotics disciplines to communicate effectively with electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing, quality, and test engineers.
Familiarity with common environmental test methods including thermal and shock and vibe.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience developing and executing a development test program for a robot or autonomous vehicle
Hands-on experience in PCBA design and test of compute, power, or motor drive electronics, in particular for robotics applications.
Hands-on experience with perception systems such as lidar, ToF cameras, and stereo vision.
Hands-on experience with robotic actuators including motors, encoders, and gearboxes.
Hands-on experience with test automation
Hands-on experience with software quality assurance of a combined hardware/software product
Experience with warehouse operations and automation
Familiarity with requirements and test management software such as Jama, TestRail, or Doors

Responsibilities

Map the lay of the land through discussions with leaders across the project and propose a testing program to increase our understanding of Stretch and boost our organizational maturity.
Define a roadmap to achieve that vision including process/organizational changes, budgeting, and workforce planning.
Work with systems engineers on your team to document test plans across both the maturity (prototype, alpha, beta) and complexity (component, subsystem, system) dimensions.
Guide electrical engineers to define and document bring-up and verification test plans for compute, power supply, and motor drive PCBAs.
Guide mechanical engineers to define and document bring-up and verification test plans for actuators, dynamic cable assemblies, and bearings.
Guide product managers and systems engineers to ensure requirements are testable and complete.
Guide software engineers to define features required for hardware and system testing.
Participate in testing activities as you see fit, not limited to writing test plans, executing benchtop testing, holding review meetings, and traveling to off-site test labs.
Work with program and project managers to communicate testing schedule, status, and risks.