Robotics Validation Engineer

About this role

Robust AI seeks a hands-on validation engineer to test and benchmark mobile robotic systems in both simulated and real-world environments. You'll design and execute tests for navigation, perception, and control subsystems, document performance findings, and drive quality assurance for autonomous robot development.

What you'll do

• Execute and automate functional tests for mobile robotic systems in simulation and on physical platforms
• Design validation protocols to evaluate navigation, perception, and control system performance under varied real-world conditions
• Establish and maintain robotic performance benchmarks and metrics
• Conduct field testing and data collection to verify system behavior and identify failure modes
• Document and summarize test results and findings to inform engineering decisions
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to reproduce issues and validate fixes

What they're looking for

• Test automation and scripting (Python or similar)
• Robotic systems and ROS (Robot Operating System) experience
• Hands-on debugging and troubleshooting of hardware and software
• Data analysis and performance metrics evaluation
• Simulation tools (Gazebo, V-REP, or equivalent)
• Understanding of navigation, perception, and control systems
• Documentation and technical reporting
• Problem-solving and attention to detail