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Hardware Test Engineer, Robotics

Mytra

Mytra

Other Engineering, Quality Assurance
South San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on May 10, 2025

About Mytra

We’re creating an entirely new way to solve the most ubiquitous problem in industry - moving and storing material. We’re applying robotics and distributed software to create a new class of product for this $1T market. We’re focused on the supply chain industry first. The industry is in a massive bind with the continued growth of e-commerce, sharp rise in costs, and supply chain disruptions. What has been a “sleepy” industry for decades is now at the epicenter of sustaining the global economy.

Role Overview

Mytra's Systems Engineering team is seeking a mid-level Hardware Test Engineer to prepare, execute, and document tests on electro-mechanical systems. This role is on-site full time at our South San Francisco location, with infrequent offsite support duties (<5% work travel).

What You'll Do

  • Plan safe, efficient tests to verify performance and gather useful insights from electro-mechanical components.
  • Integrate first article mechanical systems, with the assistance of our in house R&D technicians and engineering teams.
  • Prepare both component and system level tests by developing fixturing, mounting sensors, configuring data acquisition, and making necessary hardware modifications to preform tests.
  • Lead test execution efforts to collect actionable data for our engineering and solutions teams. Examples include but are not limited to, long-duration accelerated lifetime testing, vibration and modal analysis testing, static proof load testing, mechanical performance verification, and system level validation testing.
  • Report test outcomes and serve as the technical authority across mechanical, electrical, and software domains, identifying integration risks based on observed performance data of our systems.

What You'll Bring

  • Experience:
    • 2+ years of hands-on, practical experience conducting structured testing in a lab or prototyping environment.
    • Basic familiarity with analog test Data Acquisition Systems and sensors such as accelerometers, load cells, thermocouples, cameras, and LVITs.
    • A moderate familiarity with mechanical assembly and simple fabrication skills.
    • Understanding of the fundamental physics related to vibration, environmental, and reliability testing.
    • Understanding of safe working practices around active autonomous systems and suspended loads.
    • Ability to write clear, concise documentation of test plans, reports, and technical procedures.
  • Interest in working on an immature project, growing together, and shaping the future of the company.
  • The ability to convey complex ideas and technical concepts to a diverse audience.
  • Adaptability & Self-Motivation: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Self-starter with a proactive mindset, committed to delivering accurate results.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders across multiple teams.

A Final Note

You’re encouraged to apply even if you can’t take on every example project in its totality. We work closely and collaboratively at Mytra - No one takes on projects alone. We seek people who are eager to work together, learn new things, and bring unique perspectives.