1X Technologies

Test & Validation Engineer - Motors and Actuators

San Carlos, CA

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$143kDetected 35 days ago

Systems EngineeringRoboticsMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsControlsTest AutomationManual TestingCollaborationActuators

About the role

Provide high-quality test data and actionable insights that improve actuator performance, efficiency, and robustness

We're building humanoid robots that work in home - doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time back.
NEO is our flagship - a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people.
We're scaling, we're hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time - safely creating abundance for all.
We develop the infrastructure, methodologies, and data that allow engineering teams to understand system performance, uncover weaknesses, and validate designs before they reach production.
Own the characterization, testing, and validation of electric motors and robotic actuators that enable NEO's movement.
As a Test & Validation Engineer, you'll play a critical role in closing the loop between design, implementation, and product performance, helping engineering teams make faster and more informed decisions.
Deliver accurate, repeatable actuator and motor performance characterization across operating conditions and use cases

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field and 5 years of experience.
Experience testing electromechanical systems, actuators, motors, or power electronics
Strong hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and hardware debugging
Experience analyzing test data and communicating results to engineering stakeholders
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams

Experience with motor dynamometers, actuator test benches, or robotic hardware validation
Familiarity with motor control systems and actuator performance characterization
Experience with test automation, scripting, and automated data collection workflows
Exposure to reliability, durability, environmental, or lifetime testing methodologies
Experience supporting hardware bring-up, root-cause analysis, and failure investigations
Excellent hands-on engineering skills with electromechanical systems, instrumentation, and laboratory equipment
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with attention to detail and measurement quality

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
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

Build and maintain scalable test infrastructure that enables efficient validation throughout development and production cycles
Identify performance limitations, reliability risks, and failure modes early enough to influence design decisions and reduce program risk
Support successful product releases through comprehensive validation, regression testing, and cross-functional collaboration
Strong experimental mindset with the ability to design tests that answer meaningful engineering questions
Ability to collaborate effectively across hardware, firmware, controls, and systems engineering teams
Ownership mentality with a passion for building reliable test processes and improving product quality
We've been at this since 2014 and we're at the point where the hard problems are behind us and the hard work is in front of us.

1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, justice system impact, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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