Production Test Technician (Robotics)

TL;DR

Production Test Technician (Robotics): Configuring, testing, and validating onboard computer and electronics assemblies for autonomous surface vessels with an accent on firmware flashing, functional testing, and hardware diagnostics. Focus on ensuring vehicle reliability, maintaining production documentation, and collaborating with engineering teams to resolve hardware and software issues.

Location: Must be based in San Diego, CA (in-office role)

Salary: $71,000 - $80,000 /yr

Company

hirify.global is a maritime robotics company developing autonomous surface vessels for persistent ocean monitoring and data acquisition.

What you will do

• Flash OS images, firmware, and configuration files onto vehicle computers and embedded controllers.
• Configure and provision electronics assemblies for vehicle integration.
• Execute functional and acceptance tests according to defined procedures.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and document hardware or software failures.
• Capture test results, logs, and build records for engineering review.
• Maintain test setups, checklists, and production documentation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. person (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to export control laws.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• At least 1 year of work experience in a test lab or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to independently follow technical setup instructions and troubleshoot common issues.
• Strong attention to process and ability to clearly record results and deviations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting production for robotics, automotive, aerospace, or marine systems.
• Experience working with Linux-based systems and command line usage.
• Basic understanding of networking, serial interfaces, or embedded systems.
• Exposure to hardware bring-up or test automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive insurance including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan.
• 401k matching up to 4% of salary.
• Stock options.
• Four free lunches per week and an employee activity fund.
• Pet-friendly office environment.
• Unlimited/Flex PTO policy.