R&D Test Engineer
Infravision•Austin, TX
About The Position
Infravision is looking for an R&D Test Engineer I to support development and validation of next-generation aerial robotics and autonomous technologies for power grid modernization. This is an early-career role for someone who wants to get hands deep into real hardware — drones, electromechanical systems, and autonomous platforms — with mentorship from a senior engineering team. You won't be running trivial tests. You'll be helping validate technology that doesn't exist anywhere else in the world.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Robotics, or related engineering field.
- 2–4 years of engineering, robotics, UAV, or hardware test experience (internships and academic project work included).
- Strong hands-on technical aptitude and comfort working with physical hardware.
- Experience with laboratory instrumentation and data collection.
- Scripting or programming ability in Python, MATLAB, or similar — able to write test scripts and process datasets independently.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with UAV/drone systems, autonomous vehicles, or robotic platforms.
- Familiarity with data acquisition hardware (National Instruments, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar).
- Experience with power electronics or electromechanical systems.
- Exposure to high-reliability or safety-critical hardware environments.
Responsibilities
- Support hardware and system-level test campaigns for aerial robotic systems and autonomous platforms.
- Operate instrumentation, telemetry, and data acquisition (DAQ) systems across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
- Collect, process, and analyze engineering test data to support design decisions.
- Assist with troubleshooting and root-cause investigations for hardware and system failures.
- Support prototype integration, bench testing, and field testing at operational sites.
- Collaborate daily with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers across multiple programs.
- Travel to field locations domestically and internationally to support deployment and testing.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Meaningful ownership
- Competitive salary
- Benefits
- Equity participation
- Employee Share Options
- Flexible work arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
