Senior/Staff Hardware Validation Engineer

About Humble RoboticsWorking at Humble Robotics means taking on the biggest change in ground transportation in decades. We’re building an autonomous, zero-emissions hauler that dramatically lowers the cost of freight with groundbreaking vision-based AI, designed for today’s global logistics network.We’re a fast-moving, close-knit team of AV industry veterans and innovative thinkers. We don’t believe culture can be engineered - but when it falls into place, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.Progress has never felt so present.Position OverviewOwn design verification (DV) for our autonomous hauler, end-to-end. Define vehicle-level DV requirements and decompose them to every module we build, covering thermal, shock, vibration, EMC, environmental, and electrical stress. Decide whether we run tests at external labs or build our own HIL and environmental setups in-house, and make sure every module we ship is compliant with the DV requirements driven from the vehicle.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine the DV strategy for the vehicle and cascade it into module-level requirements for every ECU, sensor, and electro-mechanical assembly on the vehiclePlan and execute full DV campaigns - thermal (operating/storage, thermal shock, thermal cycling), mechanical shock, random and sinusoidal vibration, EMC/EMI (CISPR 25, ISO 11452), IP sealing, and electrical stress/robustness (ISO 16750, ISO 7637, LV 124)Decide per program whether to run tests at accredited external labs or stand up equivalent capability in-house; own the lab sourcing, HIL/environmental fixture design, instrumentation, and data captureWrite test plans, reports, and DVP&R documents that tie every test back to a vehicle-level requirement. Track compliance, deviations, and closure with design teamsDrive root-cause analysis and corrective action on every failure; partner with EE, ME, FW, and Systems to get fixes landed and re-verifiedWork closely with Systems and Functional Safety to ensure DV coverage is consistent with ASIL allocations and safety goalsBuild the test infrastructure and culture from scratch - fixtures, automation, data pipelines, and reporting cadence so DV is a repeatable engine, not a one-offMinimum QualificationsBS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering; 5+ years of high-impact automotive DV/V&V experience owning the full scopeHands-on ownership of automotive DV programs across multiple environments: thermal, thermal shock, vibration, mechanical shock, EMC/EMI, and electrical robustnessDeep working knowledge of automotive validation standards: ISO 16750, ISO 7637, LV 124/LV 148, CISPR 25, ISO 11452, ISO 20653 (IP), and ISO 26262 interactions with DVExperience writing vehicle-level DV requirements and decomposing them to module and component-level test plans with full traceabilityProven ability to stand up test capability from scratch - fixtures, automation, HIL rigs, data capture, and reporting - as well as to manage and get results out of external accredited labsStrong RCCA skills and the instinct to dig into failures with EE/ME/FW teams until the physics are understood and the fix is verifiedPreferred QualificationsPrior experience at an AV, robotaxi, autonomous trucking, or heavy-duty EV programExperience running environmental labs (thermal chambers, shaker tables, EMC chambers, IP test) or building HIL/SIL rigs in-houseFamiliarity with reliability and durability methods (HALT/HASS, Weibull, accelerated life testing)Scripting and automation experience (Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, CAN/LIN tool APIs) for test orchestration and data analysisExperience interfacing with Functional Safety teams and translating ASIL-driven safety requirements into DV coverageCompensationSalary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including qualifications, skills, experience, and location. We also offer competitive equity compensation and benefits.As part of the interview process, we may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to compare your qualifications and experience to the job description. A human reviews all AI output and makes a final hiring decision. Humble Robotics does not rely on the output to make any employment decisions. Some applicants may have a legal right to opt-out of the use of AI as part of our interview process. Contact legal@humblerobotics.ai to exercise this right or if you have further questions on the use of AI tools in our hiring process.Humble Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law. Humble Robotics will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with local ordinances.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.