Operations Test Engineer

Bedrock Robotics Inc•Lockhart, TX

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Operations Test Engineer to join our growing team. This role is crucial to the success of our product lifecycle, bridging the gap between development and deployment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of hands-on testing expertise and a foundational understanding of test architecture design. You will be responsible for defining, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans that validate our robotic systems' performance, reliability, and operational readiness in real-world environments. This role requires close collaboration with both the engineering development and operations teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field.
2+ years of experience in product testing, quality assurance, or validation, preferably within a robotics, hardware, or industrial automation environment.
Demonstrated experience in designing and documenting formal test plans, test cases, and test procedures from scratch based on high-level product specifications.
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for test automation and data analysis.
Hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or similar system-level testing.
Strong understanding of data acquisition systems, sensor validation, and instrumentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, Modbus, CAN).
Familiarity with environmental testing standards (e.g., shock, vibration, thermal).
Experience with common robotic operating systems or frameworks (e.g., ROS).
Coding languages such as Python, C++, RUST and SQL
Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) or other data-driven quality methodologies.
Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, Linear, Testiny).

Responsibilities

Partner with hardware and software development teams early in the concept phase to design comprehensive, end-to-end test plans and strategies.
Ensure all test plans are directly traceable to product requirements, user stories, and operational specifications.
Design and implement test fixtures, jigs, and automated test scripts (both hardware and software) necessary for efficient and repeatable testing.
Select, configure, and maintain testing tools and equipment to support both manual and automated testing efforts.
Conduct rigorous functional, performance, endurance, environmental, and operational readiness testing on robotic hardware, embedded systems, and control software.
Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects and performance issues using established bug tracking systems. Collaborate with engineering to verify fixes.
Collect, analyze, and interpret test data, using statistical methods to provide clear, actionable insights into product quality and areas for improvement.
Generate detailed test reports, including executive summaries, failure analysis, and recommendations for operational deployment readiness.
Lead integration testing efforts between different robotic subsystems (e.g., mechanical, electrical, firmware, and high-level control software).
Work closely with the Development team to define and validate a variety of test from subsystem to product level verification and validation.
Participate in design reviews, root cause analysis (RCA) sessions, and post-mortem discussions to continuously improve product design and testing processes.