QA Manager

Corvus Robotics • Mountain View, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Corvus Robotics is seeking a hands-on QA Manager to oversee the quality, configuration, and shipment of all manufactured hardware units. This critical role is central to the production process, involving device testing, on-floor issue debugging, the development and maintenance of test scripts and hardware, and ensuring all units meet high-quality standards before leaving the facility. The QA Manager will collaborate closely with technicians, the engineering team, and operations to maintain production flow without compromising quality. The role also includes testing returned devices, creating repair plans, tracking defect trends, and reporting on quality metrics for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience directly working on hardware — designing, testing, debugging, assembly, or integration.
• Hands-on experience with robotics hardware specifically — sensors, actuators, controllers, or full robotic systems.
• Familiarity with software engineering tools such as Git, and AI development tools such as Claude Code or Codex.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated reliability in meeting deadlines under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to collaborate closely and effectively with technicians, the engineering team, and operations teams to keep production moving.
• Prior experience working at a small startup, comfortable with ambiguity and wearing multiple hats.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in teams competing in technical competitions such as FIRST Robotics, VEX Robotics, RoboCup, Formula Student / Formula SAE / Baja SAE, hackathons, or similar.
• Technical degree in Robotics, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience developing test scripts or automated test frameworks for hardware.
• Experience designing custom test fixtures or bench-level test hardware.
• Hands-on experience with CAD tools for mechanical and electronics design.

Responsibilities

• Configure manufactured devices for deployment, ensuring settings, firmware, and calibration are correct for each unit.
• Test manufactured hardware devices to verify they meet functional and quality specifications before shipment.
• Debug hardware and firmware issues identified during testing, collaborating with technicians and the engineering team to troubleshoot issues and work through root cause to resolution.
• Develop and maintain automated and manual test scripts to improve coverage, repeatability, and speed of the QA process.
• Design and build test hardware/fixtures (jigs, harnesses, bench setups) to support efficient, reliable testing.
• Manage the shipout process end-to-end, working with manufacturing technicians to prepare, package, document, and dispatch units correctly and on schedule.
• Serve as the last line of defense on quality — ensuring every client receives best-in-class hardware.
• Test returned devices and create repair plans for the refurbishment of devices.
• Track and report on defect trends, test results, and quality metrics to drive continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed