Full-Time

Senior System Integration and Test Engineer

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Fort Robotics

Fort Robotics

11-50 employees

Wireless safety solutions for autonomous machines

Robotics & Automation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Cybersecurity

Senior

Philadelphia, PA, USA

10-20% travel required.

Category
QA & Testing
Automation Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Bash
Python
Docker
Pandas
NumPy
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing tests for complex embedded products, with a drive for continuous improvement.
  • Proficiency in embedded software test automation and frameworks using Python, Bash, Numpy, and Pandas.
  • Strong knowledge of hardware/software validation infrastructures (HIL/SIL).
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker), CI/CD tools, and version control.
  • Skilled in developing custom hardware/software fixtures for embedded systems.
  • Experienced in networking technologies (Ethernet, CAN, BLE, Wi-Fi).
  • Effective communicator, able to provide clarity to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
  • Develop test methods and procedures to transition products from design into volume manufacturing, taking ownership to ensure success.
  • Design automated tests, frameworks, and fixtures for software and hardware validation contributing high-quality work to advance our mission.
  • Execute regression, performance, stress, and reliability tests for Fort devices quickly and precisely.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug and resolve firmware and hardware issues, fostering a culture of alignment and shared success.
  • Lead design reviews, ensuring testability requirements are considered early in the product lifecycle.
  • Support the product engineering team in developing and maintaining R&D test environments, demonstrating resilience and adaptability to new challenges.
  • Work with manufacturing partners to create robust production test processes, ensuring excellence in execution.
  • Partner with program management and production teams to deliver customer solutions with clarity and confidence.
  • Engage directly with customers to promote their success, which may require 10-20% travel.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of C++, MATLAB, and requirement management tools.
  • Familiarity with safety standards like IEC 61508 and ISO 26262.

FORT Robotics enhances the safety and security of autonomous machines and robots using advanced wireless technology. Their main product, the Wireless E-Stop, allows operators to remotely stop machines in emergencies, which helps prevent accidents and reduces downtime. This technology is essential as machines become more mobile and autonomous, necessitating effective safety measures. FORT Robotics serves various sectors, including transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing, by providing hardware and software solutions that integrate into existing systems. Unlike competitors, FORT Robotics focuses specifically on wireless safety solutions, helping clients improve productivity while minimizing risks. The company's goal is to ensure safer operations for autonomous machines across multiple industries.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$37M

Headquarters

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-14%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for autonomous vehicle safety boosts FORT's market potential.
  • 5G technology enhances FORT's wireless safety systems with faster communication.
  • Increased automation in agriculture and construction drives demand for FORT's safety solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging startups in robotics safety could threaten FORT's market share.
  • Supply chain issues in semiconductors may delay FORT's product delivery.
  • Cybersecurity threats target FORT's reliance on wireless communication for safety systems.

What makes Fort Robotics unique

  • FORT Robotics offers SIL 3-certified safety solutions for autonomous vehicles and heavy machinery.
  • Their Wireless E-Stop provides remote emergency stop capabilities, enhancing machine safety.
  • FORT's Endpoint Controller allows seamless integration of safety systems into existing machinery.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget