About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Robotics & Artificial Intelligence.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Execute manual and structured testing of robotic systems in lab and controlled environments.
• Monitor robot behavior during operation to ensure safe and expected performance.
• Identify, document, and reproduce bugs, anomalies, and edge cases.
• Capture detailed test logs including failures, inconsistencies, and performance issues.
• Partner with engineering teams to clearly communicate issues and drive resolution.
• Validate fixes and perform regression testing on new builds and updates.
• Improve QA processes, test procedures, and operational checklists.
• Support ongoing system validation and provide real-time feedback on performance.

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Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in QA, robotics testing, or hands-on technical roles (open to strong entry-level candidates with relevant projects).
• Comfort working with physical systems (robots, vehicles, or machinery).
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
• Ability to clearly document issues and communicate findings across teams.
• Basic troubleshooting skills with the ability to isolate and describe issues.
• Willingness to be hands-on and physically engaged during testing.
• Reliable, methodical, and safety-conscious.

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Nice to Have

• Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, or electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with logging tools or bug-tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
• Basic scripting for test support or data collection (Python, Bash).
• Understanding of sensor systems (cameras, LiDAR, GPS, etc.).
• Experience with structured test plans, QA processes, or validation workflows.

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Compensation & Location

• Base pay is market-competitive and determined based on role scope, knowledge, skills, and experience in the Irvine, CA market. The source posting included an estimated base of approximately $110,764 per year; final compensation will be set by the hiring organization based on individual qualifications.

• Location: Irvine, CA — work will involve hands-on lab and field testing on-site.

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Why Join

Join a team that ships hardware-backed robotics solutions into real-world deployments. This role is ideal if you want to test systems on real robots and sensors, contribute to validation workflows, and work cross-functionally to make robotics systems safer and more reliable in the field. You’ll collaborate with teams across software, hardware, and field deployment toward field-ready autonomy.

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Legal & Process Notes

Careertakes and our client follow inclusive, non-discriminatory hiring practices and evaluate candidates on qualifications and merit. AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening; these tools support — but do not replace — human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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