Boston Dynamics · 10 hours ago
Manager - Humanoid Systems Test Programs
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$134K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expBoston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. The Manager of Test Programs will lead a team to verify and validate the humanoid robot system, ensuring robust performance through testing and analysis.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Recruit, coach, lead, & develop a high-performing team of test engineers and technicians
Develop Design Verification Plans for hardware and firmware through coordination with cross disciplinary engineering teams
Perform data analysis, root cause issues, and suggest design improvements
Lead the execution of Design Verification Testing, reliability, and compliance testing to the highest standards of critical robot systems and sub-systems, ensuring robust performance
Lead the creation of a world class reporting system ensuring clear, accurate, and timely communication of test status and results to all stakeholders
Be a vocal proponent for quality, both internally and as a representative of our company
Drive system integration and test activities by contributing to test execution, debugging, and devising innovative solutions to complex challenges
Support travel to off-site facilities (expected <10%)
Qualification
Required
At least five years of experience in test engineering, with at least two years in people management
Resource planning, credibly advocating needs to leadership, and executing according to plan
Hands-on experience testing with and debugging electro-mechanical products and test setups
Familiarity with different forms of test including HALT, HASS, HIL, EVT, DVT
Experience with DFMEA and risk management
Experience with lab equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, programmable loads, thermal chambers, and dynamometers
Experience with compliance testing including conducted/radiated emissions and safety
Experience with Python, and command-line operations in a UNIX-like OS
Be able to multitask, and change priorities quickly as needed
Exceptional interpersonal skills, conflict management, and communication skills, especially with test results and data
Project Management tools, such as SmartSheets and Jira
Preferred
Familiarity with motor drives or actuator technologies
Familiarity with position encoder and force sensor technology
Familiarity testing high-speed interfaces
Experience with functional safety
Experience working with robots and/or robotic systems
Experience with Jira, JAMA, and Testrails
Experience with technical writing, presentation, and design reviews
Data analysis & visualization
Failure Analysis
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid time off
Annual bonus structure
Company
Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is an engineering company that specializes in building dynamic robots and software for human simulation.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$37MKey Investors
SoftBank
2020-12-09Acquired
2019-02-06Series Unknown· $37M
Leadership Team
Robert Playter
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Theermann
Chief Strategy Officer
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