Validation Engineer

As a Software Engineer - Validation, you will build the 'machine that tests the machine' at the intersection of Hardware, Software, and DevOps. Your mission is to develop hardware benches and software pipelines that allow the validation team to scale from testing 1 drone to 100 drones efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Automation: Develop Python scripts and tools to automate log analysis, telemetry parsing, and report generation.
• CI/CD Integration: Work with the software team to integrate physical hardware tests into the continuous integration pipeline.
• HIL Development: Design and build Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches to simulate flight conditions in the lab.
• Bonus: Design mechanical fixtures and jigs (CAD) to assist in repeatable physical testing.

Requirements

• Background in Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, or Mechatronics.
• Strong proficiency in Python (C++ is a plus).
• Experience building test benches, HIL systems, or automated test equipment (ATE).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (Docker, Jenkins, Git) and Linux environments.

Nice to have

• Bonus: A background in robotic or drones is a plus.
• Bonus: Mechanical design skills (CAD) for building custom test rigs.