Nimble Robotics

HIL Test / Automation Engineer

Nimble Robotics$130K — $170K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical, Computer, or Robotics Engineering.
  • 1-3+ years validating embedded systems, control software, or robotics firmware; HIL experience preferred.
  • Proficient in Python and familiar with Rust or C++ for automated testing; CI/CD experience is a must.
  • Knowledgeable in digital/analog I/O and robotics communications (CAN, Ethernet, USB, Serial); MATLAB/Simulink experience is a plus.
  • Ability to manage requirements traceability and defect management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a HIL test environment with both physical hardware and simulations for comprehensive testing.
  • Build and manage automated test frameworks, dashboards, and reports; ensure continuous integration jobs remain successful.
  • Enhance and oversee the 30+ module self-tests, including improving the associated data pipeline and coverage.
  • Integrate high-speed data acquisition and bus tracing for in-depth hardware and firmware diagnostics.
  • Collaborate with software teams to refine simulation models on the HILs.
  • Lead testing of physical logistics for SKU pickability and optimize grip reliability and placement accuracy.

Benefits

  • Unlimited Flexible Time Off to promote work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health insurance plans for you and your family.
  • Paid parental leave to bond with your newborn.
  • Fully paid parking spots to ease commuting stress.
  • Cash bonuses for referring new hires to the company.
  • 401k plan for retirement savings.
  • Equity in the company as part of the ownership program.
Full Job Description
Owns one core HIL regression pillar so the team stops context-switching across all of them. Builds and maintains automated HIL frameworks, dashboards, and CI so component-, module-, and firmware-level validation on the HILs is fast, reliable, and continuous during the V6 push. Key responsibilities • Develop and maintain the HIL test environment combining physical hardware (ECUs, sensors, motor controllers) with simulated dynamics for stress and fault-injection testing. • Build and maintain automated test frameworks, reporting, dashboards, and the AI analyzer; keep CI jobs on the HILs green. • Expand the 30+ module self-tests and improve the associated data pipeline; own regression and smoke test coverage. • Integrate high-speed DAQ and bus tracing (CAN, I2C, Ethernet) for deep hardware and firmware diagnostics. • Partner with robot SW and Nimble Health to improve the simulation models used on the HILs. • Lead physical pick/pack testing: evaluate and optimize SKU pickability, grip reliability, and placement accuracy Qualifications • BS or MS in Electrical, Computer, or Robotics Engineering. • 1-3+ years validating embedded systems, control software, or robotics firmware; HIL experience strongly preferred. • Strong Python (and Rust or C++) for automated test scripts and analysis; CI/CD experience (e.g., Jenkins). • Understanding of digital/analog I/O and robotics comms (CAN, Ethernet, USB, Serial); MATLAB/Simulink a plus. • Comfortable with requirements traceability and defect management. Compensation The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $130,000 and $170,000/year. Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this position will also receive generous equity for this position. Culture: We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day. We're not in this to do what's easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world. We're ambitious, we're gritty, we're humble and we're relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals. If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit! Nimble's Benefits Unlimited Flexible Time Off Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family. Health Insurance Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family. Paid Parental Leave Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth. Commuter Benefits Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully paid parking spots. Referral Bonus Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring. 401k Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning. Equity Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program

About Nimble Robotics

Nimble Storage, founded in 2008, produced hardware and software products for data storage, specifically data storage arrays that use the iSCSI and Fibre Channel protocols and includes data backup and data protection features. Nimble is now a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
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