Test Engineer, 1X
Robotics
$90-150k
+ Stock options
More information about location
Office located in Hayward , CA
General purpose androids
Job no longer available
General purpose androids
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$90-150k
+ Stock options
More information about location
Office located in Hayward , CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To design androids that work alongside people, to meet the world’s labor demands and build an abundant society.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Electromechanical test systems
- Embedded systems/software integration
- Robotics validation or manufacturing testing
- Proficiency in Python and C++ for automation and integration tasks
- Experience working with Linux-based systems and command-line tools
- Experience with perception, sensor fusion, or whole-body control algorithms
Desirable
- Experience with ROS/ROS2, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, or other embedded communication protocols
- Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, and power analyzers
- Strong debugging skills across hardware/software boundaries
- Experience with HIL frameworks, SIL testing, and real-time system validation
- Experience designing mechanical or electromechanical test fixtures
- Hands-on experience with FEA, GD&T, and CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, or similar)
- Knowledge of battery systems, thermal validation, or EMI/EMC testing
- Exposure to CI/CD systems and version control (e.g., Git, Jenkins)
- Background in fast-paced prototyping or manufacturing environments
- Experience with manufacturing end-of-line test systems
- Prior work with humanoid or legged robotic systems
- Background in safety-critical systems or regulatory compliance testing
What the job involves
- As a Test Engineer, Robotics in our Humanoid manufacturing team, you’ll play a pivotal role in validating the mechanical, electrical, and software systems that power our next-generation humanoid robots
- Full-Stack Testing and Validation
- Design and execute functional, environmental, and performance tests for critical subsystems—locomotion, perception, manipulation, power, thermal, and more
- Lead test planning, procedure creation, execution, and reporting for both subsystem-level and system-level robotic assemblies
- Automation & Test Infrastructure
- Develop and maintain automated test frameworks, including software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and end-of-line (EOL) tests
- Build infrastructure to monitor robot behavior, collect and analyze logs, and track regressions and KPIs over time
- Software Bring-up & Embedded Integration
- Support initial integration of sensors, actuators, and embedded systems on robot platforms
- Validate firmware, middleware, and real-time control software on production and prototype hardware
- Collaborate with software teams to test ROS/ROS2 modules, perception pipelines, and motion planning algorithms in real-time environments
- Custom Test System Design
- Architect mechanical and electrical test fixtures using commercial and custom components
- Design fluid, electrical, or mechanical systems as needed to simulate realistic robot loading scenarios
- Interface test systems with DAQs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, cameras, and industrial sensors
- Cross-functional Debugging & Continuous Improvement
- Identify and root-cause failures using test data, logs, instrumentation, and schematics
- Work with design, integration, and manufacturing teams to resolve system-level issues and drive continuous improvement
- Define best practices for test coverage, traceability, and reliability at each stage of development
- Documentation & Process Control
- Write detailed test plans, checklists, procedures, and pass/fail criteria
- Contribute to standardization of processes for rapid validation, manufacturing scale-up, and product certification
Our take
The field of robotics has advanced massively in the last few years, to the point where androids no longer belong to the realm of science fiction. 1X, formerly known as Halodi Robotics, is developing androids capable of human-like movement and behaviour, to employ in workplaces across the globe.
1X's flagship model, EVE, boasts front and rear optics, wheeled navigation and gripper-hands. The android is strong enough to move shipments but gentle enough to handle fragile items, making it ideal for work in retail storerooms or distribution centers. In addition, it is able to open doors and take elevators, and its AI mind grants it heightened navigation abilities, meaning it is simple to fit into workplaces without making large adjustments.
With significant funding at its back, the company is now looking to scale up its manufacture of EVE androids, as well as accelerate the production of its second-gen bipedal android model NEO which is described as an "intelligent android assistant". Though the adoption of working androids is still in its early stages, 1X has certainly made a splash in the space and may well be one to watch as it takes its place in shaping the future of robotics.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
104% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Alviso, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Bernt Øivind Børnich
(CEO & Robotics Engineer)Has worked as a Senior Development Engineer for Data Respons, Senior Consultant for Inmeta Crayon, and System Developer for Bring Dialogue.
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