Test Engineer, Nimble Robotics
Hardware in the Loop
$100-150k
Office located in South San Francisco, CA
Fully autonomous fulfilment
Be an early applicant
Fully autonomous fulfilment
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$100-150k
Office located in South San Francisco, CA
101-200 employees
Company mission
To enable affordable same-day fulfilment for every eCommerce retailer, large and small.
Role
Who you are
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Robotics
- 1-3 years of professional experience in validating embedded systems, control software, or robotics firmware/middleware (e.g., experience with ROS/ROS2, custom control frameworks is a plus)
- Expertise in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation and test methodologies
- Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, or similar languages for developing automated test scripts and analysis tools
- Deep understanding of electrical testing, digital and analog I/O, and communication protocols common in robotics (CAN, Ethernet, USB, Serial)
- Familiarity with test planning principles, requirements traceability, and formal defect management processes
What the job involves
- You will be taking on a critical responsibility for ensuring the reliability and functional safety of our core robotics control software and firmware
- This role sits at the intersection of development and manufacturing, focusing on validation across the software development lifecycle
- You will bridge the gap between engineering design and production quality, ensuring that ECUs and sub-assemblies are robust before they reach the final assembly line
- Firmware and Software Validation: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans for robotics control software, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and embedded firmware (e.g., motor drivers, sensor interfaces, communication handlers). This includes Integration Testing of low-level robotics modules
- HIL System Design and Operation: Develop and maintain the HIL test environment, combining physical hardware (ECUs, sensors, motor controllers) with simulated dynamics and environments to assess real hardware responses under stress and failure injection
- Test Fixture Development: Oversee the development and calibration of HIL test benches used to perform functional checks and electrical safety tests on sub-assemblies, ensuring consistency and high-speed throughput
- Data Acquisition and Diagnostics: Integrate high-speed data acquisition (DAQ) systems and cloud infrastructure to capture and analyze sensor readings, power metrics, and communication bus traces (CAN, I2C), providing deep diagnostic capabilities for hardware and firmware failures
- Regression Management: Collaborate with software and electrical engineering teams to implement validation procedures for new firmware releases, ensuring compatibility and verifying that new features do not introduce regressions into established hardware functions
Our take
Assembly lines are valuable workflows for eCommerce businesses, but most of these are still handled by humans. The manufacturing process of most products is repetitive and algorithmic, raising questions as to why humans are still required for the job.
Nimble Robotics provides robotic solutions for automated end-to-end manufacturing, including piece-picking, sorting and packing. The services are aimed towards an eCommerce audience, reducing unnecessary staffing costs and increasing efficiency and workflow. To do this, they use robots which are capable of picking apparel, electronics, accessories, convenience items, groceries, beauty products, shoes, and more with 99.9% accuracy at 700+ UPH.
Nimble's robots are customized for every client to ensure the workflow fits their manufacturing needs. The company's network of warehouses is set to provide brands with 1-2 day services for +96% of the U.S. population, meaning Nimble is well set to see substantial growth, especially after its impressive Series A financing. This will enable it to accelerate hiring, product and technology development whilst scaling its product.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2024
$106m
SERIES C
Mar 2023
$65m
SERIES B
Total funding: $221m
Company benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family
- Paid Parental Leave
- Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully-paid parking spots
- Gym Reimbursement
- Enjoy unlimited free snacks and drinks in the office and catered meals 5 days a week
- Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring
- 401k
- Once or twice a year, join the entire company for a trip to pause work, relax and have fun as a team in destinations like Tahoe and Vegas
- Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Simon Kalouche
(CEO)AI PhD Drop out from Stanford, to start Nimble. Worked as a Robotics Engineer for NASA Jet Propulsion Lab. Was a Robotics & Mechatronics Engineer for HEBI Robotics.
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