Sr. Hardware Test Engineer, Electrical @ Serve Robotics
At Serve Robotics, we’re reimagining how things move in cities. Our personable sidewalk robot is our vision for the future. It’s designed to take deliveries away from congested streets, make deliveries available to more people, and benefit local businesses. The Serve fleet has been delighting merchants, customers, and pedestrians along the way in Los Angeles while doing commercial deliveries. We’re looking for talented individuals who will grow robotic deliveries from surprising novelty to efficient ubiquity.Who We AreWe are tech industry veterans in software, hardware, and design who are pooling our skills to build the future we want to live in. We are solving real-world problems leveraging robotics, machine learning and computer vision, among other disciplines, with a mindful eye towards the end-to-end user experience. Our team is agile, diverse, and driven. We believe that the best way to solve complicated dynamic problems is collaboratively and respectfully.We're seeking an experienced Hardware Test Engineer to own the validation of our robot's core hardware systems. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and compliance of hardware including compute, power system, and motor controllers. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building robust, automated test infrastructures that bridge the gap between design and manufacturing.ResponsibilitiesDefine and lead comprehensive test strategies for systems including compute, power delivery, and motor controllers.Design and implement manual and automated test setups, including custom fixtures and test benches.Manage the full test lifecycle—from planning and execution to data analysis and reporting.Perform validation for thermal performance, EMI/EMC, signal integrity, and long-term reliability.Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and firmware teams to ensure testability and design quality.Debug hardware issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions with the design team.Develop and maintain clear, thorough test documentation.Develop and execute stress and corner-case testing to uncover edge-case hardware failures.Support manufacturing with test development… Apply To This Job