--- title: 'Senior Test and Validation Engineer at Humanoid' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-test-and-validation-engineer-humanoid-canada-vancouver-z93vt2r30q49' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-15' --- # Senior Test and Validation Engineer at Humanoid - **Company:** [Humanoid](https://feeny.ai/companies/humanoid) - **Location:** Canada Vancouver, Canada - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/humanoid/2e0c69d4-7ace-432d-baae-5d94dc77cf66/application **Skills:** Robotic hardware testing, Actuator validation, End-effector validation, Motor testing, Force/torque sensors, Encoders, Thermal monitoring, Data acquisition systems (DAQ), LabVIEW, Python, Test automation frameworks, Scripting, Mechanical tools, Instrumentation, Prototyping, Safety testing, FMEA, Reliability analysis, Robotic grippers, Multi-DOF hands > Lead the testing, validation, and reliability assurance of advanced actuator systems, robotic mechanisms, and grippers for humanoid platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop robust test frameworks, build automated rigs, and execute functional and stress tests to ensure reliable perfor... ## Job description Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 - our rapidly developed humanoid platform being deployed in real industrial environments - and we’re growing the team to take it even further. ## About the Role As a Senior Test and Validation Engineer at Humanoid, you will be responsible for bringing new hardware subsystems into a functional, controllable, measurable, and integration-ready state, including calibration, tuning, characterization, and modeling across actuators, hand/gripper mechanisms, and integrated robotic assemblies. You will work closely with mechanical design, firmware, controls, manufacturing, and system integration teams to diagnose unstable behavior, define the right parameters and models, and accelerate hardware maturity for upstream controller and software development. ## What You’ll Do - Design, plan, and execute test procedures for actuators, mechanisms, grippers, and robotic hands. - Build and maintain test fixtures and test rigs for dynamic and endurance testing. - Tune and calibrate sensors like encoder and control loops in the driver, including current, velocity, and position control, and verify stability conditions. - Develop subsystem characterization methods and identify key parameters such as torque constant profile, friction, inertia, backlash, stiffness, thermal behavior, and efficiency. - Design, plan, and execute test procedures for actuators, mechanisms, grippers, and robotic hands. - Build and maintain test fixtures and test rigs for dynamic and endurance testing. - Develop automated test systems (hardware + software) to validate motor performance, force output, back drivability, and safety limits. - Conduct lifecycle, stress, thermal, and environmental tests on components and subsystems. - Analyze test results, create test reports, and drive design feedback loops with engineering teams. - Collaborate with design engineers to define testable requirements, tolerances, and performance metrics. - Support incoming QC, assembly-level verification, and field failure diagnostics. - Maintain test documentation, protocols, and results databases. - Work closely with control and firmware teams to evaluate actuator behavior in closed-loop scenarios. We’re Looking For - Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field. - 5+ years of experience with robotic hardware, controls, actuator characterization, system commissioning. - Hands-on experience with motors, actuators, encoders, force/torque sensors, and hardware instrumentation. - Strong troubleshooting ability and comfort working through ambiguous or unstable hardware problems. - Experience with calibration, parameter identification, modeling, and mathematical optimization. - Proficient with tools such as Python (preferred), MATLAB, or C++ for data capture, analysis, and model fitting using OOP(Object Oriented Programming). - Comfortable with mechanical tools, instrumentation, and prototyping in lab environments. - Strong understanding of safety testing, failure modes (FMEA), and reliability analysis. - Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. - Familiarity with data acquisition systems (DAQ) and tools such as LabVIEW, Python, or MATLAB. Bonus Qualifications - Experience with strain-wave gear, planetary gear, or custom robotic actuators. - Experience with robotic hands, grippers, underactuated mechanisms, or tendon-driven systems. - Experience with and complete understanding of commercial BLDC drivers. - Familiarity with low-level control development, parameter identification, or dynamic modeling for electromechanical systems. - Knowledge of EtherCAT, EtherNET, or related motion control DS402. - Experience supporting integrated arm or leg bring-up on larger robotic platforms. ## What We Offer - Comprehensive extended health benefits starting on your first day, including fully paid medical and dental, virtual care, employee and family assistance, and worldwide emergency medical support. - Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays. - Paid end-of-year shutdown: annual company-wide holiday closure spanning Christmas through New Year’s Day. - Competitive equity: stock options with meaningful upside as we scale. - Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in‑office. - Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics. - Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives. ## About Humanoid ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Humanoid builds commercially scalable, safe, and reliable humanoid robots designed to automate labor-intensive industrial tasks across warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, and retail. - **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage) - **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom (HQ) with offices in Cambridge, MA, USA; Burnaby, BC, Canada; and additional presence in Germany, Georgia, and the UAE. - **Founded**: 2024 - **Founders**: Artem Sokolov (CEO & Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Robotics Engineering, Humanoid Robotics, Industrial Automation, Artificial Intelligence - **Target customers**: B2B / Enterprise — industrial sectors including retail, e-commerce, third-party logistics (3PL), manufacturing, and automotive. - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Empowering humanity by building the most reliable, safe, and helpful humanoid robots.” The company aims to free people from repetitive, dangerous, and tedious work, allowing them to engage in more creative and meaningful activities. ## Products & Services - **HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled**: A robust industrial-grade wheeled humanoid robot designed for material handling, pick-and-place, and visual inspection in warehouses and factories. Prioritizes reliability, low total cost of ownership (TCO), and minimal maintenance. - **HMND 01 Alpha Bipedal**: A bipedal humanoid robot for more complex environments requiring advanced locomotion, navigation of confined spaces, and higher dexterity. Features human-level manipulation speeds and walking speeds up to 1.5 m/s. - **KinetIQ**: An AI framework for orchestrating fleets of humanoid robots across both wheeled and bipedal platforms, enabling centralized control and task optimization. - **Modular Garments**: Exchangeable protective “garments” that allow HMND 01 robots to adapt to different use cases and environments, minimizing contamination and collision damage while enabling functional customization. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$50 million** (Seed round closed October 2025, with 1 lead investor). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Strategic partners include leading global companies in AI, cloud computing, and research. Specific partner names are not publicly listed on the website, but the company highlights collaboration with commercial partners to scale deployment. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew **139.2% YoY** to ~182 employees (as of mid-2026), with 65 active job postings. - Opened offices in London, Boston, and Vancouver within its first year. - Team includes talent recruited from major robotics and AI firms: Sanctuary AI, Boston Dynamics, Dyson, Arrival, Ocado Technology, 1X, Wayve, Apptronik, and Brain Corp. - Focus on initial target sectors representing a combined $12 trillion in annual payroll and 250 million workers. ## Competitive Advantages - **Human-centric design**: The world is already designed for humans, so humanoids can seamlessly integrate into existing environments without costly redesign. - **Modularity**: HMND 01’s hardware/software modularity enables multi-task performance and easy repurposing, reducing the need for specialized robots. - **Reliability & low TCO**: Prioritizing hardware and software stability over raw performance to deliver industrial-grade robustness suitable for mass commercialization. - **KinetIQ fleet orchestration AI**: Proprietary framework for managing mixed fleets of wheeled and bipedal robots, differentiating from competitors focused on single-form-factor robots. - **Experienced leadership**: CEO Artem Sokolov previously scaled a family manufacturing business into a billion-dollar enterprise (EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021). The CTO, Jarad Cannon, has extensive experience translating research into deployment-ready robotics systems. ## Strategic Focus - **Near-term (2027)**: Deploy robots for physical tasks in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and retail — tackling repetitive, dangerous, and tedious manual work. - **Medium-term (2029)**: Expand into the service sector, targeting the 70-80% of the global economy that will be services, with a focus on assisting an aging population (1.4B people over 60). - **Long-term (2031+)**: Enter households as assistants and companions, potentially revolutionizing everyday life across 3.5 billion homes. - **Core strategy**: Partner with leading global companies in AI, cloud, and research for technology development, and with commercial partners for scaled deployment. The company believes the humanoid TAM will reach $38 billion by 2035 and $1 trillion by 2050. ## Why Work Here - **High-growth environment**: Company grew headcount by 139% in a single year, indicating rapid scaling and opportunity for career advancement. 65+ open roles suggest strong hiring momentum. - **Talent from top robotics firms**: Team includes alumni from Boston Dynamics, Sanctuary AI, Dyson, Ocado Technology, Arrival, Wayve, and others — offering a deep learning and collaboration environment. - **Technical focus**: Engineering and technical roles represent 38% of the workforce, with senior-level hires at 23% of the team. The company emphasizes hardware, AI, machine learning, and control systems. - **Mission-driven**: Clear purpose to automate undesirable, unsafe, and repetitive work — appealing to candidates who want to make a tangible societal impact. - **Global presence**: Offices in London (HQ), Cambridge (USA), and Burnaby (Canada), plus operations in 16 countries — offering potential for international mobility and remote collaboration. - **Innovation culture**: Described as a place where engineers and researchers “move from demo to deployment” and “not just in the lab.” The CTO emphasizes building systems that perform in the real world from day one. - **Office/Hybrid policy**: Not explicitly stated, but the company has physical offices in three countries and a distributed team across 16 nations — likely supports hybrid/remote with in-office collaboration for engineering roles. ## Sources 1. [thehumanoid.ai](https://thehumanoid.ai/) 2. [thehumanoid.ai/about-us/](https://thehumanoid.ai/about-us/) 3. [thehumanoid.ai/team/](https://thehumanoid.ai/team/) 4. [thehumanoid.ai/careers/](https://thehumanoid.ai/careers/) 5. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanoidai) 6. 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