Robotics QA / QC Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Irvine, California, United States — on-site

Company

hirify.global builds risk-aware, field-ready embodied AI systems for real robots, sensors, and deployments.

What you will do

• Execute manual and structured testing of robotic systems in laboratory and controlled environments.
• Monitor robot behavior during operation to verify safe and expected performance.
• Identify, document, reproduce, and log bugs, anomalies, edge cases, and performance issues.
• Partner with engineering teams to communicate issues and drive resolution.
• Validate fixes and perform regression testing on new builds and updates.
• Improve QA processes, test procedures, operational checklists, and system validation workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a relevant field.
• 2+ years of experience in QA, robotics testing, or hands-on technical roles; strong entry-level candidates with relevant projects may also be considered.
• Comfort working with physical systems such as robots, vehicles, or machinery.
• Strong attention to detail, observational skills, and the ability to document issues clearly.
• Basic troubleshooting skills, with the ability to isolate and describe technical issues.
• Willingness to work hands-on and remain reliable, methodical, and safety-conscious during testing.

Nice to have

• Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, or electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with logging tools or bug-tracking systems such as Jira.
• Basic Python or Bash scripting for test support or data collection.
• Understanding of camera, LiDAR, GPS, or other sensor systems.
• Experience with structured test plans, QA processes, or validation workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Work directly with real robots, sensors, and field deployments.
• Contribute to embodied AI systems that are tested on hardware and improved through real-world operation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams in Irvine, within Southern California's robotics ecosystem.