Staff Hardware Test Engineer
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Before you apply
Salary$117k – $145k
LocationWaltham, MA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentCentral Hardware Team
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live2d ago
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BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
5+ years of relevant experience
Experience with NI LabVIEW, python, and command-line operations in a UNIX-like OS
Experience with test automation
Experience with communication interfaces, e.g. CAN, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C
Hands-on experience designing, building and debugging electro-mechanical test setups
Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, programmable loads, thermal probes
Experience with compliance testing including conducted/radiated emissions and safety
Be able to multitask, and change priorities quickly as needed
Experience with PCB rework and cable assembly
Be able to clearly communicate test results and data
Familiarity with low-level embedded firmware [C/C++] and FPGAs
Familiarity with functional safety
Familiarity with motor drives
Familiarity with position encoder and force sensor technology
Familiarity testing high-speed interfaces
Experience working with robots and/or robotic systems
Experience with DFMEA and HALT
Up to 10% travel to off-site facilities
Not able to sponsor visas
Skills
Python
LabVIEW
UNIX
CAN
Ethernet
SPI
I2C
C/C++
FPGA
About the role
Boston Dynamics is looking for a Staff Hardware Test Engineer to join our Central Hardware Team. The Hardware Test Engineer will be working side-by-side with our design engineers to validate, qualify and help deliver cutting edge robotics designs.
About the company
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 and warehouse logistics.
How you will make an impact:
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Develop test strategies for new technologies, hardware and firmware
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Develop Python code and code infrastructure
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Perform data analysis, root cause issues and suggest design improvements
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Design and build test fixtures from scratch
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Carry out DVT, reliability testing and compliance testing
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Be a vocal proponent for quality, both internally and as a representative of our company
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Create and modify scripts to iterate testing procedures
What You Bring:
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BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, and 5+ years of relevant experience
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Experience with NI LabVIEW, python, and command-line operations in a UNIX-like OS
•
Experience with test automation
•
Experience with communication interfaces, e.g. CAN, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C
•
Hands-on experience designing, building and debugging electro-mechanical test setups
•
Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, programmable loads, thermal probes
•
Experience with compliance testing including conducted/radiated emissions and safety
•
Be able to multitask, and change priorities quickly as needed
•
Experience with PCB rework and cable assembly
•
Be able to clearly communicate test results and data
Nice to Have Skills:
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Familiarity with low-level embedded firmware [C/C++] and FPGAs
•
Familiarity with functional safety
•
Familiarity with motor drives
•
Familiarity with position encoder and force sensor technology
•
Familiarity testing high-speed interfaces
•
Experience working with robots and/or robotic systems
•
Experience with DFMEA and HALT
This role requires up to 10% travel to off-site facilities.
Legal
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.
The salary range for this position will be clearly stated in the job posting as required by Massachusetts law. The base pay range for this position is between $117,000 - $145,000. 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 will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process.