Test and Validation Lead

The role

You will lead the Test & Validation Engineering team and act as a hands-on technical leader. You will develop test strategies, complete-robot tests, and establish methods for task characterization, durability, and data collection.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a high-performing Test & Validation Engineering team
• Deliver robust validation strategies and test methods across R&D, design, and reliability programs
• Personally lead development of complete-robot validation tests
• Establish consistent standards for test design, execution, data collection, and reporting
• Ensure test results are accurate, repeatable, and actionable
• Own planning and utilization of critical test equipment and lab assets
• Provide leadership with visibility into test execution, risks, and program readiness

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in Test & Validation, Design Validation, Reliability Test, or a related engineering role involving complex hardware
• Demonstrated experience leading Test and Validation Engineers through complex projects
• Experience developing and executing tests for robotic systems or complex electromechanical assemblies
• Hands-on experience with test equipment and methods including data acquisition, environmental chambers, vibration systems, HALT, mechanical actuation, and motor or drive-unit dynamometers
• Strong experience with test planning, data collection, analysis, tracking, and technical reporting

Nice to have

• Experience leading both rapid R&D/design exploration testing and longer-duration reliability or lifetime validation programs
• Experience establishing standardized test processes, templates, data practices, or laboratory workflows
• Experience developing complete-robot or system-level validation methods
• Experience managing test equipment budgets, procurement, capacity planning, and utilization
• Experience working in robotics, automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, or other complex electromechanical hardware environments

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches

About the company

1X is building humanoid robots that work in any space humans exist. Their flagship is NEO, a general purpose robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world.