Senior Engineer - Product Validation
Company: Apptronik
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing
AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our
flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate
thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as
manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in
healthcare, the home, and beyond. We operate at the cutting edge of
embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack
to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a
team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the
complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass
production to change the world for the better. JOB SUMMARY We are
seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to lead and execute our
Product Validation roadmap and drive rigorous testing of our
general-purpose robots. This is a unique opportunity to have a
large impact at a high growth start-up. If you thrive in a
fast-paced environment, with a successful track record of leading
engineering design verification and product validation of
electro-mechanical products, we’d love to speak with you. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the
development of Verification & Validation procedures and test
scripts and ensure traceability to engineering and product
requirements. Document verification & validation results and
partner with systems and design engineers to recommend corrective
actions and obtain stakeholder acceptance of validation results.
Lead and validate the performance and reliability of Apptronik’s
general purpose robots during product development. Ensure that
testing processes and procedures comply with industry standards and
regulatory requirements. Summarize and present complex test results
to drive actionable plans. Build test automation processes to
improve efficiency and reduce cycle time. Collaborate with 3rd
party laboratories to ensure rigorous validation of Apptronik’s
products across safety, certification, and product requirements.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS Demonstrated in-depth expertise in
engineering design verification and validation. Expertise in
leading verification and validation of industrial robots or similar
electro-mechanical systems. Hands-on design and/or testing
experience of electronic, mechatronics or electromechanical
products, subsystems, or components. Expertise in root cause
analysis and reliability growth. Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills. Experience designing specialized test
equipment and test fixtures. Expertise using thermal chambers, HALT
chambers, shaker tables, and power analyzers. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Master’s degree in
engineering preferred. 7 years of relevant professional experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and
working on a computer Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. Hearing and
speech to communicate. Perks: Competitive salary w/ benefits Highly
motivating equity incentive package Flexible work hours policy
Professional development opportunities Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
401k plan *This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency
solicitations. Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to
all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.
Keywords: Apptronik, Austin , Senior Engineer - Product Validation, Engineering , Austin, Texas
