Hardware Test Engineer
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Senior, Expert
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Boston, MA, USA
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Hardware EngineeringHardware Validation & Testing
About the job
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 5 years of hardware testing experience, ideally in robotics, medical devices, or aerospace.
- Demonstrated ownership of complex hardware validation programs.
- Staff and Principal candidates should have a track record of technical leadership across multiple programs and establishing test methodologies or infrastructure.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD, such as Onshape or SolidWorks, for designing test fixtures.
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as load cells and environmental chambers.
- Proficiency in Python or a similar language for test automation and data analysis.
- Strong understanding of test methodology, failure analysis, and data-driven reliability assessment.
- Ability to turn ambiguous requirements into actionable validation plans, drive cross-functional technical decisions, and mentor other engineers while remaining hands-on.
- Familiarity with hardware certification processes and working with external labs such as UL and ISO.
Responsibilities
- Own the test strategy and validation approach for next-generation robotic systems.
- Lead the end-to-end testing lifecycle, from defining strategy and designing custom test fixtures to executing validation protocols.
- Ensure electrical components, PCBAs, actuators, grippers, and full robotic arms meet performance requirements and global certification standards.
- Own comprehensive test plans for electrical components and PCBAs, mechanical sub-assemblies including actuators and end-effectors, and integrated robotic solutions.
- Define acceptance criteria, prioritize risks, and establish validation coverage for functionality, performance, and reliability.
- Design, build, and maintain custom automated test equipment, jigs, and fixtures using CAD and rapid prototyping.
- Develop reusable test infrastructure that scales across hardware programs.
- Conduct functional, environmental, and stress testing.
- Lead failure investigations and root cause analysis, and work with the R&D team to drive design improvements and verify corrective actions.
- Work with electrical engineers to validate PCBAs and other electrical components, including power, signal, and interface checks, and support board-level troubleshooting.
- Partner with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to improve testability early in the design process.
- Mentor engineers, establish testing best practices, and communicate validation results and remaining risks to inform hardware release decisions.
- Lead technical execution for regulatory certifications, including Safety (ISO 10218 for collaborative environments) and Ingress Protection (IP).
- Create detailed test reports, traceability matrices, and certification filings to demonstrate compliance with product requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience testing PCBAs and fluency with electrical test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, bench power supplies, and electronic loads.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and support board-level troubleshooting.
About the company
Eka Robotics builds transport robotics systems that use automated guided vehicles, control software, and fleet management tools to move materials and automate handling. The platform trains robot controllers in simulation with self-supervised learning and then transfers the learned policies to real robots through sim-to-real reinforcement learning. It differentiates itself with a team from MIT, Berkeley, Harvard, DeepMind, and Boston Dynamics and a focus on physical AI, combining robotics, perception, control, and fleet management in one platform. The goal is to enable machines to automatically learn about their environment and continuously improve, delivering autonomous transport robotics and embodied intelligence for robotics and drones.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$150M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2025
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Eka is hiring ML, robotics, and embedded engineers to scale R&D.
- Official site says it is deploying intelligence into the physical world.
- Investor backing from MFV Partners and E14 signals early conviction in the thesis.
What critics are saying
- Eka disclosed no customers, deployments, or commercialization timeline after launch.
- Funding remains opaque, despite conflicting $13 million and $2.5 million reports.
- VFA must beat VLA competitors like Physical Intelligence by benchmarks, or fade.
What makes Eka unique
- Eka Robotics launched April 29, 2026 with force-first VFA robotics.
- Pulkit Agrawal and Tuomas Haarnoja combine MIT and DeepMind research depth.
- Custom tactile grippers and sim-only reinforcement learning target superhuman manipulation.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options