Some jobs aren’t just tough — they’re brutal. Too toxic. Too remote. Too dangerous for humans to handle. That’s where we come in.
At HDT, we build robotic arms and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) with military-grade strength and precision engineering, built for the extremes and adaptable to any challenge. Behind the toughest hardware is a team energized by complex problems. Bring us a challenge, and we’ll engineer the solution.
That’s the mindset. That's the mission. That’s Built for Brutal
Responsible for developing and executing test plans, procedures, and protocols for complex electromechanical systems such as robotic arms and unmanned ground vehicles. Develops requirements, selects test equipment, develops test automation scripts or software, and provides ongoing support and improvements in the course of product development, production and/or testing.
Conducts testing of control and embedded software systems, ranging from low-level device drivers and motor commutation, to power management and high-level applications, such as controlling robotic devices. Able to troubleshoot devices that span the mechanical, electrical, and control system domains, typical of robotic systems. Has the ability to lead robot testing projects of moderate to high complexity and to work in a highly-collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.
Assists in fabrication, troubleshooting, testing and warranty service of prototypes, working in close collaboration with the sales, quality, manufacturing, service personnel, and engineering groups.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Experience / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Desired Skills
Years Experience Level of Education
5 years’ experience
BS, or MS Computer, Software, Robotics, or Mechanical Engineering.
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.
This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C.1324(b)(a)(3).

HDT Global is widely recognized for its industry-leading production of state-of-the-art, fully integrated deployable solutions such as shelters, generators, heaters, air filtration devices and other engineered solutions, which are currently being used by U.S. and allied military units deployed worldwide, as well as civilian government and commercial customers.