Lead System Testing Engineer
Noble Machines, Inc · Sunnyvale
About Noble Machines
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.
Position Overview
At Noble Machines, building robots is a team sport. As a Lead Test Engineer, you will own the validation of our multipurpose humanoid robots across hardware, software, and AI systems. 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.
This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring our robots are ready for deployment in demanding, production environments.
Responsibilities
- Operate humanoid robots to execute functional, stress, and edge-case tests
- Design and run tests covering mechanical, electrical, software, and AI behavior
- Validate robot performance, safety, and reliability in lab and field environments
- Document test procedures, results, failures, and observed behavior
- Collect and analyze logs, telemetry, video, and AI outputs
- Report clear, actionable findings to hardware, software, and AI engineers
- Verify fixes and improvements through repeatable regression testing
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in robotics testing, systems testing, or hands-on technical roles
- Experience operating complex hardware or robotic systems
- Ability to design structured tests and clearly document results
- Familiarity with testing or debugging hardware, software, and AI-driven systems
- Comfortable working with logs, data, and basic analysis tools
- Strong attention to detail and clear written communication
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, real-world environments
Nice to Have
- Experience with humanoid, legged, or autonomous robots
- Exposure to AI or autonomy testing (perception, planning, control, or decision-making)
- Background in mechanical, electrical, or software engineering
- Field testing or deployment experience in industrial environments
- 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.