Apptronik

Apptronik

Robotics Test Engineer

Onsite - Austin, TX · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 10 days ago
PythonC++Code ReviewGitCI/CDGitHub ActionsJenkinsLinuxPrometheusGrafanaLogisticsRoboticsElectrical EngineeringpytestJUnitCommunicationCollaborationMentoringBitbucket

About the role

  • Apptronik is seeking a Robotics Test Engineer to join the Software Integration & Test (RSIT) team.
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Regression Coverage: Convert defects into permanent regression tests, ensuring every escape becomes a new automated check in the gate.

Responsibilities

  • Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life.
  • Run and maintain test suites on hardware-in-the-loop benches, capture data, and report results into the team's dashboards and result reporting systems.
  • HIL Test Execution: Run and maintain test suites on hardware-in-the-loop benches, capture data, and report results into the team's dashboards and result reporting systems.

Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
  • Working proficiency in Python, including ability to write clean, maintainable test code and small utility scripts.
  • Comfort reading C++ to understand the systems under test.
  • Hands-on experience with pytest or an equivalent framework (unittest, Google Test, JUnit), including fixtures, parameterization, and test organization.
  • Ability to write clear bug reports, test documentation, and pull request descriptions.
  • Comfort asking questions and surfacing blockers early.

Nice to have

  • Exposure to ROS or ROS2.
  • Experience with CI/CD systems (Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar) as a user.
  • Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop testing or other forms of hardware-integrated software verification.
  • Experience with observability tools (Grafana, Loki, Prometheus) as a consumer of dashboards and logs.
  • Background in robotics, autonomous systems, aerospace, or another hardware-integrated domain through coursework, internships, or prior roles.
  • Familiarity with sanitizer tooling (ASan, TSan, UBSan) or other dynamic analysis approaches.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
  • 2-4 years of professional experience in software development, test engineering, or a related discipline.

Benefits

  • Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
  • Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
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