Test Technician III, Logistics Robotics Test Operations

Boston Dynamics•Billerica, MA

3d•$33 - $39

About The Position

The Test Technician operates Logistics Robotics robots and runs software and hardware tests whose results are used by software, hardware, firmware, and SQA engineering teams. This is a hands-on test execution role. The technician independently runs feature testing and helps train new team members. The role includes targeted feature testing, integration testing, structured release-candidate testing, hardware and firmware testing, daily stability testing, and performance testing. The technician also prepares robots for testing, stages software builds and configurations, operates robots safely, records results, documents and escalates defects, and supports engineering triage. Additional duties include supporting data collection and field testing, maintaining test status reports, and setting up and operating robots for demonstrations. The position may involve travel of up to 10%, including field testing and travel between company buildings. Reliable transportation is required. The hourly pay range is $33 to $39, depending on individualized factors. Boston Dynamics offers medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and an annual bonus structure. The company is unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Requirements

At least 2 years of hands-on testing of software builds on robots, automation equipment, or other physical systems; hardware testing experience counts when it includes software testing.
Experience executing written test procedures and documenting results.
Experience with defect-tracking and test-case management tools such as Jira, TestRail, Jama, or Xray.
Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
Ability to learn new user interfaces and tools quickly.
Clear and timely written and verbal communication skills, particularly when filing bug reports or providing live feedback to developers.
Ability to occasionally lift test boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
Comfort with a mix of walking, sitting, and standing, and being on one’s feet for about half the shift.
Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Command-line experience with Linux, Windows PowerShell, or macOS Terminal, including navigating file systems, pulling logs, and connecting over SSH.
Experience testing finished products for defects and debugging failures.
Familiarity with quality systems such as CAPA, FRACAS, and 6S.
Experience with verification and validation; feature, integration, regression, and reliability testing; deterministic and stochastic repeated-trial testing; and software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
Experience reviewing robot or machine logs and plotting data.
Experience operating robots or automated equipment.
Valid driver’s license for occasional travel between company buildings.

Responsibilities

Run targeted feature, integration, release-candidate, hardware, firmware, daily stability, and performance testing.
Execute and record test plans and results in TestRail during each run.
Participate in multi-week rotations for daily stability testing, working with the developer on rotation.
Perform data collection runs and support field testing.
Run recurring tests independently within 30 days, and SQA release and feature testing within 60 days.
Stage and install software builds and configurations onto robots and prepare robots for daily testing.
Build the daily development pull-request build using a documented Git workflow.
Make minor on-robot hardware adjustments and configuration changes.
Adjust equipment parameters and settings for specific tests, and prepare test runs, including occasional box handling.
Operate robots safely by following site procedures for emergency stops, keep-out zones, and radio communication.
Clean lidar and camera lenses.
Identify, reproduce, and document defects, anomalies, and performance deviations according to established procedures.
Escalate unexpected robot behavior according to each test tier’s reporting criteria.
Report test failures via Jira incidents, including the test case, expected versus observed behavior, video evidence, and logs.
Support software and hardware engineering triage with run-specific context when prompted.
Maintain test status reports and report blockers and infrastructure problems that impede testing operations.
Communicate test status and issues to software, hardware, firmware, SQA, and operations teams, including real-time updates to developers during test runs.
Set up and operate robots for internal and external demonstrations using known-good software on verified healthy robots.
Train new team members on test procedures, robot operation, and defect reporting.