Head of Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT)

Head of Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha—our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots—and we’re growing the team to take it even further. ABOUT THE ROLE We're hiring a Head of Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) to join our Systems Engineering, Integration and Test team based in London. In this role you will own end-to-end execution of the engineering V-Model—turning customer needs into clear, testable requirements and proving (with evidence) that the integrated robot meets them at scale. SEIT’s mission is to connect technology development to customer needs using readiness reviews and stage gates, ensuring design progress remains aligned with requirements, and that integration and test validates the product meets those requirements. WHAT YOU'LL DO - What You’ll Own 1) Systems Engineering oversight (left side of the V) Lead the creation and governance of system and solution architectures, requirements, and interfaces—ensuring engineering teams can execute effectively. Build and maintain a requirements system that is accessible by all stakeholders, traceable, testable, and aligned across mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, AI, manufacturing, and operations. Drive functional decomposition, subsystem allocations, interface control, and change control so requirements remain stable enough for delivery while incorporating learnings from testing and field deployments. Lead architecture trade-offs and risk retirement using structured decision-making and trade studies. 2) Integration & Test oversight (right side of the V) Own the system verification and validation strategy: test philosophy, coverage, pass/fail criteria, and evidence for readiness at component, subsystem, and full-system levels. Drive integration planning and execution across disciplines, including lab bring-up, regression testing, performance validation, and failure-mode discovery and closure loops. Ensure the organization has the test infrastructure needed to move fast (automation, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop where appropriate), enabling a continuous-integration mindset across hardware and software. 3) System architecture—from low-level to customer solutions Partner with functional leads to architect robust, scalable systems that satisfy product requirements and can evolve from Alpha to Beta to pilot to production. Create and maintain system documentation: block diagrams, system models, interface specifications, FMEAs, and technical roadmaps for leadership decision-making. Own system-level performance bottlenecks and DFx scalability constraints (cost, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability). 4) Program-level readiness and risk management Establish stage gates, readiness reviews, and quality bars that align engineering output to customer and pilot needs. Identify and mitigate technical risks across the development lifecycle, ensuring issues are retired with test evidence. 5) Leadership and cross-functional operating model Build and lead a high-trust, high-ownership SEIT culture aligned to company values (e.g., respect, ownership mindset, delivering results). Operate as the system-level glue across hardware, software, AI, product, operations, and customer engagements—making clear, reasoned calls when trade-offs are required. What Success Looks Like: - A single, living source of truth for requirements and interfaces, with traceability to verification evidence. - A fast, reliable integration cadence supported by the right tooling, automation, and a system architecture that enables continuous integration. Time from “all subsystems ready” to “integrated system passes” in days, not weeks. - Clear readiness decisions fo ... (truncated, view full listing at source)