Senior Manager, Systems Test

Austin, TX. Posted 2 days ago

The role

You will own the systems test team responsible for validating integrated humanoid robots at the system level. You will lead the team, build manual and automated tests, and manage the release process.

What you will do

Build, lead, and grow the systems test team.
Set priorities, hire and mentor engineers, and own the team roadmap and results.
Test software and hardware at the system level covering end-to-end scenarios.
Create manual and automated tests and maintain test plans and coverage.
Design and build robotic fixtures and automation infrastructure.
Find, reproduce, and track defects to resolution.
Run the release process and serve as the final line of defense.
Own escapes to the customer and drive corrective actions.
Communicate test results, quality risks, and release readiness to leadership.

Required qualifications

Experience leading a test or QA team for complex electromechanical, robotic, or embedded systems.
Hands-on experience designing and executing system-level tests, both manual and automated.
Experience building automated test infrastructure and fixtures.
Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis.
Demonstrated ownership of a release process or ship decision.
Strong cross-disciplinary debugging ability across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and requirements specifications.
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field + 8 years of relevant experience including 2 years leading a team, OR MS in related field + 6 years o
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
Hearing and speech to communicate.

About the company

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity. Their flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate with people in industries such as manufacturing and logistics.