Lead creation and execution of system-level test strategies and Design Verification Test plans for robotic products. Perform integration and release testing on deployed warehouse robots, track defects in Jira, analyze test data, define test environments and tools, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to troubleshoot and validate product requirements.
About this role:
We're looking for a passionate Senior Systems QA Test Engineer to join our QA team within our Engineering organization. The Senior Systems QA Test Engineer is responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive test strategy. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the functionality, performance, reliability, and safety of our next-generation robots.
Responsibilities:
- Develop test protocols to ensure that the design outputs (actual product- system’s functionality) meet the design inputs (product requirements and design specifications).
- Create detailed Design Verification Test (DVT) plans to burn down technical risk across programs with respect to product and system requirements.
- Perform release and integration testing on the deployed robots in the warehouse and ensure that defects and failures are identified and tracked in Jira.
- Gather and analyze data from testing activities to measure the quality of the product. Identify tools, fixtures, and test environments and lead the efforts by leveraging internal and external resources.
- Create test plans and test protocols, requirements trace matrix and determine tools and capital equipment requirements.
- Collaborate with Software, Hardware teams to troubleshoot issues and to ensure a unified approach to quality.
- Troubleshoot system and product problems in design, or customer site operations and produce comprehensive reports.
Skills and Experience:
- BS or MS(preferred) in Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Computer Engineering.
- Minimum of 6+ years of design validation and systems testing experience for products with hardware and software complexity, specifically in the robotics or industrial automation industries.
- Experience testing motion control equipment, motors, sensors, vision systems, and/or communications protocols.
- Experience with verifying and validating requirements and the product development process.
- Familiarity with defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira) and test case management systems (e.g., TestRail).
- Experience with data visualization tools like FoxGlove is a plus.
- Experience with Linux scripting, Python preferred.
Pay at Pickle
At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location.
About Pickle Robot
Want to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing, VC-backed robotics company? Join Pickle Robot! We build systems that companies and their teams love.
Pickle robots unload trucks. Every day, millions of trucks and containers are loaded and unloaded, often requiring manual labor—tough, dirty, dangerous, and hard to staff. Pickle automates this process using AI, machine learning, and robotics to deliver reliable products. Our Unload Systems work with teams on loading docks to make the job safer, faster, and more efficient.
Pickle provides best-in-class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.
Top Skills
Foxglove
JIRA
Linux Scripting
Python
Testrail
Pickle Robot Company Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Office
Cambridge, MA, United States, 02139
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