1X · 18 hours ago
Test & Validation Engineer – Motors & Actuators
Palo Alto, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $143K/yr1X is an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on developing friendly home robots for everyday life. They are seeking a Test & Validation Engineer to characterize, test, and validate electric motors and robotic actuators, ensuring performance and reliability through comprehensive testing and collaboration with engineering teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Develop, operate, and maintain motor and actuator test setups, including dynos and custom test rigs
Define and execute test plans for performance, efficiency, thermal behavior, and robustness
Characterize motors and actuators across operating envelopes
Automate tests and data collection where appropriate
Analyze test data and present clear insights to engineering teams
Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and failure analysis
Collaborate with control and firmware engineers to validate control performance
Contribute to regression testing for hardware and firmware changes
Document test procedures, results, and lessons learned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
Experience testing electromechanical systems or power electronics
Hands-on experience with lab equipment and test setups
Strong data analysis skills and attention to detail
Ability to design tests that answer real engineering questions
Comfortable working with hardware, software, and multidisciplinary teams
Preferred
Experience with motor dynos or actuator test benches
Familiarity with motor control concepts
Experience with test automation or scripting
Exposure to reliability or lifetime testing
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Company
1X
1X is an engineering and robotics company that develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans.
Founded in 2014
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$136.49MKey Investors
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2025-07-07Series B
2024-01-11Series B· $99.94M
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