Hardware Test Engineering Manager - Electrical at Boston Dynamics

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Robotics, AutomationIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of experience in electrical test engineering, with at least 2–4 years in technical leadership or people management roles
Hands-on experience designing, building and debugging electro-mechanical test setups
Familiarity with different forms of test including HALT, HASS, HIL, EVT, DVT
Experience with functional safety
Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, programmable loads, thermal probes
Experience with compliance testing including conducted/radiated emissions and safety
Experience with Python, and command-line operations in a UNIX-like OS
Experience with communication interfaces, e.g. CAN, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C
Ability to multitask and change priorities quickly as needed
Ability to clearly communicate test results and data
Eligible to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship)

Responsibilities

Lead a small team of test engineers
Architect and develop Python code and code infrastructure
Develop test strategies for hardware and firmware validation
Perform data analysis, root cause issues and suggest design improvements
Design and build test fixtures
Carry out DVT, reliability testing and compliance testing
Be a vocal proponent for quality, both internally and as a representative of the company
Create and modify scripts to iterate testing procedures
Travel to off-site facilities (10%)

Skills

Python

HALT

HASS

HIL

EVT

DVT

oscilloscopes

power supplies

programmable loads

thermal probes

CAN

Ethernet

SPI

I2C

functional safety

compliance testing

UNIX

Boston Dynamics

Develops advanced robots for industrial applications

About Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics creates advanced robots that enhance human capabilities and safety, focusing on legged robots with high mobility, dexterity, and intelligence. Their flagship products, Spot and Pick, are designed for commercial, industrial, and research applications, performing tasks that are dangerous or physically demanding for humans. Spot, for example, is a 65-pound robot that can navigate complex terrains and avoid obstacles autonomously using built-in AI. Unlike many competitors, Boston Dynamics emphasizes responsible use of their robots, limiting sales to commercial and research clients and ensuring high-quality standards through domestic manufacturing. The company's goal is to improve safety and efficiency across various industries while exploring future consumer applications.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1992Year Founded

$38.8MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Competition from affordable Chinese robotics could pressure market share and pricing.

Layoffs indicate potential financial or strategic challenges impacting future innovation.

Collaboration with multiple stakeholders may lead to strategic misalignments.

Differentiation

Boston Dynamics excels in creating robots with advanced mobility and dexterity.

Their robots are designed for unstructured environments, enhancing workplace safety and efficiency.

Spot and Atlas are pioneering robots in digital transformation and mobile manipulation.

Upsides

Collaboration with Toyota and Hyundai boosts AI-powered humanoid robot development.

Patent resolution with Ghost Robotics opens collaboration on robotics policy and technology.

AI advancements in Atlas position Boston Dynamics as a humanoid robot market leader.

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