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Manager, Hardware Test Engineering

Boston Dynamics
Waltham, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026
Manager, Hardware Test Engineering locations Waltham, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 13 Days Ago job requisition id R2149 Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications, logistics and warehouses. We are seeking a hands-on Test Engineering Manager to be part of our future, as we continue to lead the world in robotic innovation. The Hardware Test Engineering Manager will be working side-by-side with our hardware design engineers to test, validate, and qualify both hardware and firmware. Day to day activities: Lead a small team of test engineers Architect and develop Python code and code infrastructure Develop test strategies for hardware and firmware validation Perform data analysis, root cause issues and suggest design improvements Design and build test fixtures Carry out DVT, reliability testing and compliance testing Be a vocal proponent for quality, both internally and as a representative of our company Create and modify scripts to iterate testing procedures Be happy to travel to off-site facilities (10%) Desired skills: Typically requires 8+ years of experience in electrical test engineering 2–4 years in informal or formal technical leadership or people management roles. Hands-on experience designing, building and debugging electro-mechanical test setups Familiarity with different forms of test including HALT, HASS, HIL, EVT, DVT Experience with functional safety Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, programmable loads, thermal probes Experience with compliance testing including conducted/radiated emissions and safety Experience with Python, and command-line operations in a UNIX-like OS Experience with communication interfaces, e.g. CAN, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C Be able to multitask, and change priorities quickly as needed Be able to clearly communicate test results and data Nice to have: Familiarity with motor drives Familiarity with position encoder and force sensor technology Familiarity with low-level embedded firmware [C/C++] Familiarity testing high-speed interfaces Experience working with robots and/or robotic systems. Experience with DFMEA and HALT We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position. Boston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process. The base pay range for this position is between $151,284.34 to $208,015.97 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.

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