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# Lead Hardware Development Test Engineer

- **Company:** Alten USA
- **Location:** North Reading, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Hardware Design, Robotic Automation Software, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, Hardware Testing
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gn2ui3

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

 + Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical systems (both preferred)

 + Proven experience working onautonomous systems, robotics, or similar advanced hardware platforms

 + Hands-on experience with:

 + Hardware validation and testing

 + Lab setup and test equipment selection

 + Designing test fixtures

 + Ability to operate independently and bootstrap new processes and teams from scratch

 + Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative

Preferred Qualifications

 + Experience with mechatronics systems (ideal)

 + Background in autonomous robotics development environments

 + Experience leading technical direction for test teams (without formal people management)

 + Familiarity with both hardware and software testing integration

Salary Range: $140K - $180K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

## Description

We are seeking a highly hands-on Lead Hardware Development/Test Engineer to help build and scale a new testing function for cutting-edge autonomous robotics systems. This role is ideal for a self-driven individual who thrives in unstructured environments and is excited to bootstrap a test organization from the ground up.

You will be responsible for;

Own Hardware Test Strategy

 + Define and drive the overall hardware testing roadmap for autonomous robotic systems

 + Develop test methodologies, validation plans, and test execution frameworks

Build and Scale Test Infrastructure

 + Set up and configure testing labs, including selection of equipment and tools

 + Design and implement test environments to support development and validation

Design Test Fixtures

 + Lead the design and development of custom test fixtures for robotics systems

 + Ensure fixtures support reliability, repeatability, and scalability in testing

Hands-On Testing & Execution

 + Roll up your sleeves to execute hardware tests and troubleshoot issues

 + Partner with software test teams and hardware engineers to validate system performance

Technical Leadership

 + Provide clear technical direction to hardware and software test engineers

 + Guide test teams in executing against defined strategies and best practices

 + Act as a thought leader in testing for complex electro-mechanical systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration

 + Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams

 + Support integration of hardware and software testing processes


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