QA Manager (Robotics Hardware)

Location: On-site at hirify.global HQ in Mountain View, California, United States; not a remote or hybrid role

Company

hirify.global develops fully autonomous Corvus One drones using computer vision and robotics to automate warehouse inventory tracking.

What you will do

• Configure manufactured devices, including settings, firmware, and calibration, for deployment.
• Test robotic hardware against functional and quality specifications before shipment.
• Debug hardware and firmware issues and drive root-cause resolution with technicians and engineers.
• Develop and maintain automated and manual test scripts, frameworks, fixtures, jigs, harnesses, and bench setups.
• Manage end-to-end preparation, documentation, packaging, and dispatch of manufactured units.
• Test returned devices, create refurbishment repair plans, and report defect trends, test results, and quality metrics.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of direct hands-on hardware experience in design, testing, debugging, assembly, or integration.
• Hands-on experience with robotics hardware, including sensors, actuators, controllers, or complete robotic systems.
• Familiarity with Git and AI development tools such as Claude Code or Codex.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and reliable deadline management in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to collaborate with technicians, engineering, and operations teams.
• Prior startup experience and comfort working with ambiguity and multiple responsibilities.

Nice to have

• Participation in technical competitions such as FIRST Robotics, VEX Robotics, RoboCup, Formula Student, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, or hackathons.
• Technical degree in robotics, electronics and communication, mechanical, aerospace, systems, or industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Experience developing hardware test scripts or automated test frameworks.
• Experience designing custom test fixtures or bench-level test hardware.
• Hands-on experience with CAD tools for mechanical and electronics design.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work in a physical production environment involving autonomous warehouse robotics.
• Close collaboration across manufacturing, operations, technician, and engineering functions.
• Direct ownership of product quality and shipment readiness.
• Work in a small startup environment with broad responsibilities.