Lead System Testing Engineer

<p>About Noble Machines</p> <p>Noble Machines (formerly Under Control Robotics, UCR) builds general-purpose robots that take on hazardous and physically demanding industrial tasks, enabling a safer, more efficient, and more productive world. Our work demands reliability, robustness, and readiness for the unexpected—on time, every time. We're assembling a mission-driven team focused on delivering real impact in heavy industry, from construction and mining to manufacturing and energy. If you're driven to build rugged, reliable products that solve real-world problems, we'd love to talk.</p> <p>Position Overview</p> <p>At Noble Machines, building robots is a team sport. As a&nbsp;<strong>Lead Test Engineer</strong>, you will own the validation of our multipurpose humanoid robots across <strong>hardware, software, and AI systems</strong>. You will operate the robot directly to stress test real-world performance, design and execute test plans, analyze logs and data, and produce clear reports that enable engineers to improve reliability and capability.</p> <p>This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring our robots are ready for deployment in demanding, production environments.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul class="e4a63a05 _037b10d8"> <li>Operate humanoid robots to execute functional, stress, and edge-case tests</li> <li>Design and run tests covering <strong>mechanical, electrical, software, and AI behavior</strong></li> <li>Validate robot performance, safety, and reliability in lab and field environments</li> <li>Document test procedures, results, failures, and observed behavior</li> <li>Collect and analyze logs, telemetry, video, and AI outputs</li> <li>Report clear, actionable findings to hardware, software, and AI engineers</li> <li>Verify fixes and improvements through repeatable regression testing</li> </ul> <p>Requirements</p> <ul class="e4a63a05 _037b10d8"> <li>3+ years of experience in robotics testing, systems testing, or hands-on technical roles</li> <li>Experience operating complex hardware or robotic systems</li> <li>Ability to design structured tests and clearly document results</li> <li>Familiarity with testing or debugging <strong>hardware, software, and AI-driven systems</strong></li> <li>Comfortable working with logs, data, and basic analysis tools</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and clear written communication</li> <li>Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, real-world environments</li> </ul> <p>Nice to Have</p> <ul class="e4a63a05 _037b10d8"> <li>Experience with humanoid, legged, or autonomous robots</li> <li>Exposure to AI or autonomy testing (perception, planning, control, or decision-making)</li> <li>Background in mechanical, electrical, or software engineering</li> <li>Field testing or deployment experience in industrial environments</li> <li>To apply, submit your resume here or email people@noblemachines.ai. We encourage candidates to include examples of hands-on testing, system validation, or field work demonstrating experience with complex robotic systems.</li> </ul>