The opportunity
Are you a highly capable test engineer who thrives in fast-paced hardware development environments and enjoys solving difficult engineering problems? Infravision is looking for a Senior R&D Test Engineer to help build and validate next-generation aerial robotics and autonomous systems for power grid modernization. This is a senior individual contributor role with a clear path to leading the test engineering function as the team scales - you will be the architect of our test infrastructure, not just an operator of it.
What you'll do
- Lead integrated test campaigns for aerial robotic systems and autonomous platforms, from bench validation through field deployment.
- Design and commission test systems including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), environmental, endurance, vibration, and field test setups.
- Develop automated test infrastructure using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or equivalent - building frameworks, not just running scripts.
- Own data acquisition, telemetry, and instrumentation systems across the engineering program.
- Drive root-cause investigations and reliability improvements in collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and software teams.
- Support domestic and international field deployments.
- Mentor junior engineers and establish scalable test engineering best practices as the team grows.
- Define test priorities, manage the test program independently, and communicate findings clearly to engineering leadership.
What we are looking for
- Engineering depth: You've seen enough hardware failures to have strong intuitions about why systems break, and you know how to build test programs that surface problems early.
- Infrastructure builder: You don't just run tests - you build the systems that make testing scalable, automated, and repeatable.
- Cross-functional communicator: You translate test data into actionable engineering insight and communicate clearly with mechanical, software, and operations stakeholders.
- Self-directed: You define your own test priorities, manage your program independently, and push back constructively when schedule pressure threatens rigor.
- Field-ready: You are willing to travel to operational sites domestically and internationally.
- Focused: We are a small team with many competing priorities. You isolate where you can have the greatest impact and rigorously prioritize.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Robotics, or related engineering field.
- 7-10+ years of experience in aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, UAVs, or advanced hardware test.
- Experience with instrumentation, DAQ systems, telemetry, and environmental testing.
- Strong scripting and automation skills - Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar; able to build automated test frameworks.
- Hands-on troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
- Experience conducting validation and qualification programs for high-reliability hardware.
Preferred:
- Experience scaling a test engineering function from scratch or leading a test team.
- Background in aerospace, defense, or safety-critical hardware (DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD, or equivalent).
- Experience with power electronics testing or high-voltage systems.
- Familiarity with transmission, utility, or industrial equipment.
Next Steps
Click on the Apply button to start your journey and join the Infravision team today.
