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Nimble Robotics

HIL Test / Automation Engineer

Nimble Robotics · San Francisco, CA

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Nimble Robotics's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
46% of Nimble Robotics's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Nimble Robotics
high
35 stale, 0 reposted of 35 open
Hiring momentum
46 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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

About this role

As a HIL Test / Automation Engineer at Nimble, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test environment, which includes integrating physical hardware with simulated dynamics for testing purposes. Your role will involve building automated test frameworks, managing continuous integration jobs, and leading physical testing to optimize robotic performance.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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 Nimble Robotics as an employer.

What you need

  • BS or MS in Electrical, Computer, or Robotics Engineering
  • 1-3+ years validating embedded systems, control software, or robotics firmware; HIL experience strongly preferred
  • Strong Python (and Rust or C++) for automated test scripts and analysis
  • CI/CD experience (e.g., Jenkins)
  • Understanding of digital/analog I/O and robotics comms (CAN, Ethernet, USB, Serial)
  • Comfortable with requirements traceability and defect management

Nice to have

  • MATLAB/Simulink experience

What you get

  • Unlimited Flexible Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Referral Bonus
  • 401k

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone
  • High agency required may lead to significant responsibility

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Listed by Nimble Robotics on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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