Hardware Systems Test Engineer
American Robotics is seeking a Test Engineer to help with verification, test, and quality control of our fully automated drone solution. This position offers you opportunities to be a key contributor to our rapidly growing company and business, with the potential to lead up the system test and quality control segments of our product development as well as be a part of the highly motivated and dynamic technology development team. You need to be analytical, creative, hands-on with robotics and drones, diligent and live and thrive in a fast-paced team that is result-oriented and values excellence.
Responsibilities
You will work directly with the company's engineering team to help verify and test our autonomous drone system. Main responsibilities include:

• Design test procedures to validate performance of both electro-mechanical and software sub-systems
• Perform hands-on and data-driven root cause analysis of mechanical and electrical subsystems utilizing common problem solving methodologies
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to support engineering test projects
• Work independently on-site with minimal supervision
• Provide input to engineering teams on system operation, performance and any related issues or problems
• Develop automated and manual test fixtures to qualify hardware and enable reliability as well as manufacturing test

Requirements

• BS/MS in Software, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field
• Experience in R&D Test Engineering preferably in an aerospace or robotics field
• Familiarity with a laboratory and industrial work environments
• Strong engineering aptitude in both hardware and software
• Familiarity prototyping and running your own tests, from experimental design to practical implementation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work in outdoor environments
• Hands-on experience with assembling, operating and troubleshooting robotics and electro-mechanical systems
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment, pc board rework, sensitive electronics diagnostics and electrical schematic
• Knowledge of mechanical drawing specifications, tolerances, and critical dimensions
• Comfortable with linux
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to travel (20% +) and/or work remotely at customer sites

Great Additions:

• Familiarity with ASTM standards related to systems verification
• Active FAA Part 107 license, other aeronautical experience or certifications
• Software scripting experience (python, bash, etc.)
• Drone/robotics enthusiast; familiar with building and operating drones and other robots

About American Robotics
American Robotics is an autonomous drone developer specializing in rugged, real-world environments. Through innovations in robot autonomy, machine vision, edge computing, and AI we have created the next generation of drone technology: a fully-automated drone capable of continuous, unattended operation, and approved by airspace regulators for operation without a human physically onsite. Our flagship product, Scout, is the first of its kind for automated imagery collection, and unlocks drones as a viable and valuable team member for defense, agriculture, and energy site operators alike.
Selected American Robotics press:
The Wall Street Journal:
FAA Approves First Fully Automated Commercial Drone Flights - WSJ
The Verge:
The FAA just greenlit this drone to fly autonomously without a human nearby
The Flying Farmhand: https://www.airspacemag.com/daily-planet/flying-farmhand-180968022/