Full-Time
Robotics Software QA Engineer
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Machina Labs
51-200 employees
Integrates robotics and AI for manufacturing
Compensation Overview
$120k - $160kAnnually
Mid, Senior
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Position requires onsite presence in Los Angeles, CA.
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in quality control or software testing, with a focus on multi-stack environments.
- Strong knowledge of Python, ROS2, TwinCAT, JavaScript, Node.js, and Protocol Buffers (protos).
- Experience with unit testing frameworks, system testing methodologies, and test automation tools.
- Familiarity with robotic systems, embedded platforms, and integration testing.
- Experience testing APIs, including RESTful APIs, WebSocket communication, and specialized protocols such as gRPC.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and automated testing suites.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to ensure quality across multiple technology stacks (C++ (modern), Python, ROS2, TwinCAT, JavaScript, Node.js, Protocol Buffers).
- Design, implement, and maintain unit tests, system tests, and functionality tests for complex robotic systems.
- Collaborate with software engineers, roboticists, and automation specialists to identify and resolve bugs early in the development process.
- Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks to streamline and scale the testing process.
- Conduct rigorous testing of the robotic platform, including software-hardware integration, performance, safety, and reliability testing.
- API/communication layer testing: Ensure thorough testing of APIs, including general REST APIs, WebSocket, and specialized communication protocols such as gRPC and Protocol Buffers (protos) to validate communication between services in distributed systems.
- Analyze test results, generate reports, and ensure continuous improvement in the development pipeline.
- Track and manage defects, provide detailed documentation, and work closely with teams to resolve issues.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for robotics, automation, and software development.
- Support post-release testing and continuous monitoring for delivered products.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments.
- Knowledge of safety-critical system testing.
- Familiarity with hardware testing, sensor calibration, and robot control systems.
Machina Labs integrates robotics and artificial intelligence into the manufacturing process to significantly speed up production and design iterations, reducing timelines from months to days. Their technology is primarily used by clients in the aerospace and defense sectors, including aircraft and satellite manufacturers, as well as the U.S. Government, allowing for rapid development and deployment of advanced equipment. Additionally, Machina Labs serves industries such as energy, marine, construction, agriculture, and transportation, providing durable and cost-effective sheet metal products. The company focuses on equipping manufacturers with tools to enhance speed, quality, and reliability in their production processes, generating revenue through the sale of advanced manufacturing systems and services.
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$47M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2019
6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↑ 1%2 year growth
↑ 7%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Secured $32 million in Series B funding for AI-driven manufacturing development.
- Expanded with a 60,000-square-foot warehouse, increasing production capacity.
- Appointed Ronen Lebi as Chief Business Officer to enhance market reach.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from AI-driven manufacturing startups may erode market share.
- Rapid AI advancements require costly updates to maintain competitiveness.
- Reliance on government contracts exposes them to potential budget cuts.
What makes Machina Labs unique
- Machina Labs integrates AI and robotics for rapid metal forming and fabrication.
- Their Deployable System offers on-site manufacturing for hard-to-source aircraft parts.
- They focus on software-defined factories, revolutionizing traditional manufacturing processes.
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