Robotics Engineer – Autonomous excavation

Gravis Robotics

Gravis Robotics is a startup that turns heavy construction machines into autonomous robots. Our unique combination of learning-based automation and augmented remote control lets one operator safely conduct a fleet of earthmoving machines in a gamified environment. Our team has over a decade of experience honing the cutting edge of large-scale robotics, and is rapidly growing to bring that expertise into a trillion dollar industry. About the Job The autonomy team at Gravis builds autonomous systems for excavators operating in real construction environments. This role is at the intersection of system engineering, integration, field deployments, and debugging. We are looking for an engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics or relevant fields and at least 2 years of practical, hands-on experience working with real systems - and if they fail, you can help us figure out why. This is not an entry-level or new-graduate role. You will help define and execute system-level test scenarios, support atypical and beta deployments, and act as a technical bridge between the field and the engineering team. You will help train our field engineers and keep them in touch with fast evolving autonomy capabilities.

Alten

We’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. Supplier Quality Engineer  ONSITE in Carson, CA Objective The objective of this mission is to secure the production and delivery of conforming Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) from a strategic supplier through on-site manufacturing and quality surveillance. The mission shall ensure that production is executed according to plan, manufacturing and quality processes remain under control, risks are proactively identified and mitigated, and products are delivered on time, in the required quantities, and in full compliance with technical and quality requirements.   Scope of the Mission The mission shall include, at a minimum, the following activities: Production Surveillance * Monitor production planning and execution against agreed priorities and delivery commitments. * Identify manufacturing constraints, material shortages, and production risks. * Follow up on production recovery plans and ensure timely implementation of agreed actions. * Escalate issues that could impact production or delivery performance. Quality Surveillance * Monitor incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities. * Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, manufacturing processes, and applicable quality requirements. * Ensure effective control of non-conforming products, rework, and corrective actions. * Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of containment and permanent corrective actions. Supplier Performance Management * Conduct regular operational reviews with supplier management. * Monitor production, delivery, and quality performance. * Identify operational risks and drive mitigation actions. * Coordinate with our Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure timely resolution of technical and operational issues. Reporting The mission shall include: * Weekly progress reports summarizing production status, delivery performance, quality issues, risks, and action plans. * Immediate escalation of any issue that may impact product conformity, production continuity, or delivery commitments Deliverables The mission shall provide: * Weekly status report. * Open action tracker. * Risk and recovery plan follow-up. * Quality issue log. * Recommendations to improve supplier performance and ensure sustainable process control.   Required Qualifications * Minimum five years of experience in PCB/PCBA manufacturing, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering. * Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes and quality management systems. * Experience in supplier development, manufacturing surveillance, or industrial performance improvement. * Knowledge of IPC standards and AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems. * Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Root Cause Analysis, etc.). * Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to work autonomously at the supplier's facility and interact effectively with both supplier and customer management Salary Range: $115,000-$130,000/K The 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 experience  All 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. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. 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.

Alten

We’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 looking for a Lead Verification & Validation Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing V&V activities to ensure that our software meets the highest standards of safety and performance. In this role, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our automotive systems — and serve as a technical lead across the V&V organization, guiding junior engineers and shaping validation strategy at the program level.     What you'll do:   * Lead V&V strategy definition and own the end-to-end validation plan from concept through production release, setting direction for the broader team * Mentor and provide technical guidance to validation engineers, reviewing test plans, debug approaches, and automation frameworks * Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex system-level failures, driving root cause analysis and cross-functional resolution * Design, build, and maintain complex automotive system-level test benches to validate automotive systems with a focus on automation * Develop comprehensive verification and validation plans for automotive software systems and features * Design and execute test cases and test scripts to verify system functionality, performance, and safety * Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to enhance testing efficiency and accuracy * Integrate hardware and software components to create reliable and scalable test environments * Lead debug of issues encountered, working with cross-functional teams across the organization on identifying root cause, confirming fixes, and providing guidance on protecting against future regressions * Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including software developers, controls engineers, and systems engineers — to define and implement V&V strategies * Continuously improve testing processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness * Prepare and present detailed reports on verification activities and results to stakeholders   You'll have: * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience * 5+ years of experience in the automotive or relevant industry * Strong understanding of automotive systems, embedded software, and control systems * Demonstrated experience with automotive testing instrumentation and tools * Proficiency in automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and FlexRay * Working knowledge of IDLs such as DBC, LDF, ARXML, and work with internal IDLs and frameworks * Experience with automotive or aerospace HIL test benches, particularly with dSPACE, Vector VT, or similar platforms * Experience writing and executing automated and manual tests * Deep expertise in the EE architecture and integration of complex automotive systems, including interactions across multiple domains (e.g., body, powertrain, chassis, ADAS) and ECUs * Proven track record of collaborating with large, cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and systems engineering * Deep understanding of software development lifecycle and automotive testing methodologies * Experience in system-level debugging and root-cause analysis across software and hardware boundaries * Proficiency in understanding wiring and logical schematics, network diagrams, and harness drawings * Ability to define and drive system validation plan from concept to production   Even better, you may have: * Familiarity with safety-critical software development and industry standards like ISO 26262 * Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or MATLAB * Experience testing fully electric vehicles     Salary Range: $140,000-$175,000/K The 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 experience   All 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. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. 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.