Hardware Validation Engineer

Hardware Validation Engineer 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 are looking for an experienced Hardware Validation Engineer to own the in-house test infrastructure that validates our humanoid robots. This is a foundational, hands-on role: you will not just run tests; you will build the rigs that run them. You will be the engineer who walks into a conversation with a systems owner, leaves with a clear picture of what needs to be tested and what equipment that requires, then turns around and gets it built — sourcing parts, designing mechanical and electrical components, and commissioning the rigs on the validation floor. WHAT YOU'LL DO - 1. Test Rig & Jig Arrangement (Core Focus) - In-House Validation Rigs: Lead the arrangement of test rigs and jigs for in-house validation of subsystems and full robots. You decide what gets built, what gets bought, and how they integrate into the validation workflow. - Test Rig Development: Design and build custom mechanical jigs and fixtures to stress-test specific sub-systems (e.g., repeating arm movements, actuator loading, cable flexing, end-effector cycling). - Commissioning: Bring each rig from a CAD model to a working setup on the floor — wiring, instrumentation, data capture, and first article validation. 2. SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS DEFINITION - Systems Owners Engagement: Work directly with the owners of each robot subsystem (actuators, manipulators, perception, power, etc.) to define what needs to be validated, at what coverage, and with what fidelity. - Supportive Test Equipment Specs: Translate validation needs into concrete requirements for supportive equipment — PCB test beds, mechanical fixtures, instrumentation, data loggers — and decide what we build vs. buy. - Validation Plans: Convert the resulting scope into validation plans that align with the product release roadmap. 3. PROCUREMENT & SUPPLIER COORDINATION - Parts Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and order parts and equipment from external suppliers — from standard COTS components to custom fixtures. - Vendor Management: Manage relationships with suppliers of test equipment and custom fabricated parts; negotiate lead times that align with our test schedule. - Cost & Lead Time: Own the budget and lead-time picture for the validation infrastructure you build. 4. MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL RIG DESIGN - Mechanical Design: Design mechanical components of test rigs in CAD — fixtures, frames, motion stages, mounts — to a quality where they can be fabricated and assembled without rework. - Electrical Design: Design the electrical side of the rigs — wiring, power distribution, sensor integration, basic control electronics — including schematics and BOMs. - DfX for Test Rigs: Apply manufacturability and reliability principles to your own rigs, so they remain trustworthy for the months or years they will be in service. 5. RELIABILITY & COMPLIANCE SUPPORT - Life-Cycle & Endurance Testing: Support long-term endurance and life-cycle tests (HALT/HASS, MTBF) where the rigs you build are the enabling infrastructure. - Regulatory Awareness: Understand what each validation activity contributes to certification (EMC, environmental, safety) and design rigs that produce certification-grade data where required. QUALIFICATIONS Must-Have: - Experience: 5+ years in hardware validation, test engineering, or test equipment development, preferably in robotics, automotive, or aerospace. - Rig Design: Proven hands-on experience designing and building test rigs and fixtures — from concept through commissioning. - Mechanical Design: Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Fusion, NX ... (truncated, view full listing at source)