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Robotics Test Engineer

Apptronik · Onsite - Austin, TX

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
54 days
Apptronik's roles stay open a median of 55 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
21% of Apptronik's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Apptronik
high
61 stale, 2 reposted of 86 open
Hiring momentum
120 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-27

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Apptronik's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Apptronik.

About this role

As a Robotics Test Engineer at Apptronik, you will be responsible for writing automated tests to verify the software of the Apollo robot at the integration layer. Your role will involve collaborating with senior engineers on defect investigations, maintaining test suites, and executing tests on hardware-in-the-loop benches. This position offers mentorship and the opportunity to develop expertise in robotics test engineering from day one.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Apptronik as an employer.

What you need

  • Working proficiency in Python
  • Hands-on experience with pytest or an equivalent test framework
  • Fluency on the Linux command line
  • Solid Git fundamentals
  • Demonstrated curiosity and persistence in debugging
  • Ability to write clear bug reports and test documentation

Nice to have

  • Exposure to ROS or ROS2
  • Experience with CI/CD systems
  • Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop testing
  • Experience with observability tools
  • Background in robotics, autonomous systems, aerospace, or another hardware-integrated domain

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Onsite position in Austin, TX
  • Role involves significant hands-on work with testing and debugging
  • Mentorship available but growth is dependent on engagement and learning orientation

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Listed by Apptronik on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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