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# Robot Platform Test Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Foster City, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Communications Protocols, Concurrent Computing, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Embedded C, Ethernet, Firmware, Hardware Interface Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Software Testing Automation Framework, TCP/IP, Test Data, Hardware Testing, Git, Pytest, Information Technology, Polarion, Atlassian Bamboo, Testrail
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f5765d01-7b6c-4dfb-8cc9-ffc76c12eb42

## About the Role

* BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
 * 10+ years of programming in Python (or an equivalent level of skill)
 * 5+ years of electronics or hardware testing (or an equivalent level of skill)
 * Experience with concurrent programming using threads and queues
 * Experience using test automation frameworks, such as PyTest or Robot Framework
 * Experience developing Bash scripts or embedded C/C++ in a Linux environment

Bonus Qualifications:

 * Working knowledge of standard object-oriented software design patterns
 * Experience with communications protocols such as CAN, --Ethernet, or TCP/IP
 * Experience with Git, Jira, Reviewable, Bamboo, Polarion, or TestRail
 * Experience using static analysis tools and formatters, such as Ruff, PyLint, MyPy, and Black
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills

## Description

Kforce has a client in Foster City, CA that is seeking a Robot Platform Test Automation Engineer responsible for automating design validation tests for hardware and systems. This includes working closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, and Systems engineers to develop reusable libraries, tools, hardware interfaces, and scripts for functional & characterization tests with hardware-in-the-loop. We're looking for someone with a solid software background who values code quality & long-term maintainability, who can help to enforce best-practices. This role is open to various levels; compensation will scale with ability & experience., * Implement design characterization tests for hardware and systems

 * Develop reusable libraries for interfacing with lab equipment and displaying live test data
 * Collaborate with test leads to design test stations and plans based on technical specifications
 * Develop reusable tools for semi-automated tests and station configuration
 * Collaborate with design engineers and project managers to plan and support test campaigns
 * Document software to make it easily accessible to others both within and outside of the team