Test Leader (Robotics)

TL;DR

Test Leader (Robotics/Mechatronics): Leading the end-to-end quality assurance strategy for mechatronic systems, including airborne hardware and cloud backends, with an accent on real-time reliability and hardware-software interfaces. Focus on developing automated HIL/SIL test suites, performing deep log-level debugging, and establishing formal quality gates for fleet rollouts.

Location: Remote (USA), with a priority for candidates based in Atlanta or Boston

Salary: $150,000 – $180,000

Company

hirify.global builds safety technology that supports criminal investigations and helps locate missing people through integrated mechatronic systems.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end QA strategy for mechatronic systems, spanning airborne hardware, ground docks, and cloud backends.
• Author and execute comprehensive test plans and manage execution metrics within platforms like Qase.
• Build custom test scripts and modify test automation frameworks using Python and Bash.
• Perform deep log-level debugging and issue isolation across microcontrollers and edge devices using Linux CLI tools.
• Develop automated Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test suites to set quality gates for rollouts.

Requirements

• Systems engineering and QA experience on safety-critical mechatronic systems (e.g., robotics, UAVs, or aerospace).
• Mastery of Linux environments and command-line interfaces for embedded devices and cloud infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Python or Bash for authoring custom testing scripts.
• Experience structuring detailed test cases and managing metrics in Qase.
• Technical familiarity with CAN/UART serial communications, computer vision, and edge computing.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of aviation standards or FAA Part 107 certification.
• Experience with Gazebo simulation or AWS cloud tools.

Culture & Benefits

• High-stakes, fast-paced environment with significant real-world impact on community safety.
• Competitive base salary and company stock options.
• Hub-based culture with a preference for in-person collaboration in Atlanta and Boston.
• Equal opportunity employer emphasizing diverse perspectives and mutual respect.