Lead System Testing Engineer

About the role

About Noble Machines Noble Machines (formerly Under Control Robotics, UCR) builds general-purpose robots that take on hazardous and physically demanding industrial tasks, enabling a safer, more efficient, and more productive world. Our work demands reliability, robustness, and readiness for the unexpected—on time, every time. We're assembling a mission-driven team focused on delivering real impact in heavy industry, from construction and mining to manufacturing and energy. If you're driven to build rugged, reliable products that solve real-world problems, we'd love to talk. Position Overview At Noble Machines, building robots is a team sport. As a Lead Test Engineer, you will own the validation of our multipurpose humanoid robots across hardware, software, and AI systems. You will operate the robot directly to stress test real-world performance, design and execute test plans, analyze logs and data, and produce clear reports that enable engineers to improve reliability and capability. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring our robots are ready for deployment in demanding, production environments. Responsibilities • Operate humanoid robots to execute functional, stress, and edge-case tests • Design and run tests covering mechanical, electrical, software, and AI behavior • Validate robot performance, safety, and reliability in lab and field environments • Document test procedures, results, failures, and observed behavior • Collect and analyze logs, telemetry, video, and AI outputs • Report clear, actionable findings to hardware, software, and AI engineers • Verify fixes and improvements through repeatable regression testing Requirements • 3+ years of experience in robotics testing, systems testing, or hands-on technical roles • Experience operating complex hardware or robotic systems • Ability to design structured tests and clearly document results • Familiarity with testing or debugging hardware, software, and AI-driven systems • Comfortable working with logs, data, and basic analysis tools • Strong attention to detail and clear written communication • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, real-world environments Nice to Have • Experience with humanoid, legged, or autonomous robots • Exposure to AI or autonomy testing (perception, planning, control, or decision-making) • Background in mechanical, electrical, or software engineering • Field testing or deployment experience in industrial environments • To apply, submit your resume here or email people@noblemachines.ai. We encourage candidates to include examples of hands-on testing, system validation, or field work demonstrating experience with complex robotic systems.