Principal Robotics Validation Engineer

Post Date

Mar 26, 2026

Location

Austin,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

78758
US
May 28, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

AUS-d4d63c69-d8e3-4e24-a277-f8ba210d0f1d

Pay Rate

$64 - $80 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Staff-level Engineer to lead and execute a Product Validation roadmap and drive rigorous testing of general-purpose robots. This is a unique opportunity to have a large impact at a high growth start-up. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a successful track record of leading engineering design verification and product validation of electro-mechanical products, we’d love to speak with you.

- Lead the development of Verification & Validation procedures and test scripts and ensure traceability to engineering and product requirements.
- Document verification & validation results and partner with systems and design engineers to recommend corrective actions and obtain stakeholder acceptance of validation results.
- Lead and validate the performance and reliability of general purpose robots during product development.
- Ensure that testing processes and procedures comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Summarize and present complex test results to drive actionable plans.
- Build test automation processes to improve efficiency and reduce cycle time.
- Collaborate with 3rd party laboratories to ensure rigorous validation of products across safety, certification, and product requirements.

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Required Skills & Experience

Demonstrated in-depth expertise in engineering design verification and validation.
Expertise in leading verification and validation of industrial robots or similar electro-mechanical systems.
Hands-on design and/or testing experience of electronic, mechatronics or electromechanical products, subsystems, or components.
Expertise in root cause analysis and reliability growth.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience designing specialized test equipment and test fixtures.
Expertise using thermal chambers, HALT chambers, shaker tables, and power analyzers.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.