Lead Hardware Development Test Engineer

Lead Hardware Development/Test EngineerNorth Reading, MAWe're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.We are seeking a highly hands-on Lead Hardware Development/Test Engineer to help build and scale a new testing function for cutting-edge autonomous robotics systems. This role is ideal for a self-driven individual who thrives in unstructured environments and is excited to bootstrap a test organization from the ground up.You will be responsible for:Own Hardware Test StrategyDefine and drive the overall hardware testing roadmap for autonomous robotic systemsDevelop test methodologies, validation plans, and test execution frameworksBuild and Scale Test InfrastructureSet up and configure testing labs, including selection of equipment and toolsDesign and implement test environments to support development and validationDesign Test FixturesLead the design and development of custom test fixtures for robotics systemsEnsure fixtures support reliability, repeatability, and scalability in testingHands-On Testing & ExecutionRoll up your sleeves to execute hardware tests and troubleshoot issuesPartner with software test teams and hardware engineers to validate system performanceTechnical LeadershipProvide clear technical direction to hardware and software test engineersGuide test teams in executing against defined strategies and best practicesAct as a thought leader in testing for complex electro-mechanical systemsCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teamsSupport integration of hardware and software testing processesQualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fieldStrong background in mechanical and/or electrical systems (both preferred)Proven experience working on autonomous systems, robotics, or similar advanced hardware platformsHands-on experience with: Hardware validation and testingLab setup and test equipment selectionDesigning test fixturesAbility to operate independently and bootstrap new processes and teams from scratchStrong problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiativePreferred QualificationsExperience with mechatronics systems (ideal)Background in autonomous robotics development environmentsExperience leading technical direction for test teams (without formal people management)Familiarity with both hardware and software testing integrationSalary Range: $140K - $180KThe actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experienceAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.