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Test & Reliability Engineer

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Role at a Glance

We are hiring a Test & Reliability Engineer focused on building and scaling automated testing systems for our robotics platform. This role is responsible for ensuring software quality through robust regression testing, automation frameworks, and effective debugging across software and hardware boundaries.

You will work closely with software, robotics, and product teams to improve test coverage, reliability, and release confidence. This is a hands-on role ideal for an engineer who enjoys building testing infrastructure, solving complex bugs, and working on systems that operate in real-world environments.

You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with advanced robotic systems and novel inspection technologies deployed on critical infrastructure, with clear visibility into the real-world impact of your work in the field.

This role includes up to 25% travel to customer sites and operational environments (e.g., San Diego, Seattle, and other field locations).

What you will do

  • Build, maintain, and scale automated regression testing frameworks for critical system functionalities

  • Define test strategies and coverage for new features, balancing speed, reliability, and risk to support high-confidence deployments

  • Design and execute tests across UI, robotic interactions, and sensor-driven workflows to validate real-world system behavior

  • Investigate and triage issues across software, firmware, and hardware boundaries, driving timely root cause identification and resolution

  • Use logs, metrics, and system data to diagnose issues in both test and field environments

  • Analyze test results, identify patterns, and surface actionable insights to improve product quality and reliability

  • Partner with software, robotics, and product teams to improve test coverage, system performance, and release confidence

  • Own testing infrastructure and quality outcomes for key components of the system

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing tools, processes, and best practices

  • Participate in field deployments and testing as needed, supporting validation and debugging in real-world environments

Technologies We Use

  • Test automation and framework development (e.g., Selenium, pytest, JUnit)

  • Programming and scripting (primarily Python, with some Java)

  • CI/CD and release validation (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins)

  • Software systems with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)

  • Debugging and observability (logs, metrics, system-level diagnostics)

  • Familiarity with packaging, distribution, and delivery frameworks (docker, react, electron, pyinstaller)

About You:

Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

  • 3+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test automation

  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java)

  • Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, or similar)

  • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Willingness to travel (up to 25%) to support field testing and customer deployments

  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams with varied technical backgrounds

Preferred Skills

  • Experience building and scaling automated testing systems in complex or hardware-integrated environments

  • Experience with CI/CD systems and automated testing pipelines

  • Experience working with robotics, sensor data, or autonomous systems

About Gecko Robotics

Gecko Robotics

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Gecko Robotics is a rapidly growing defense and industrial technology company specializing in advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and predictive maintenance solutions for critical infrastructure. The company develops wall-climbing robots and AI-powered software platforms capable of inspecting and analyzing complex assets such as military ships, power plants, manufacturing facilities, and defense infrastructure. By combining robotics with data analytics, Gecko Robotics helps organizations identify structural issues, reduce maintenance costs, and improve operational readiness.

Gecko Robotics has become increasingly prominent within the U.S. defense sector through partnerships with the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and major defense contractors. Its technology is used to inspect and maintain naval vessels, shipyards, and strategic infrastructure more efficiently and safely than traditional inspection methods. The company’s flagship software platform, Cantilever®, integrates inspection data into digital twins and predictive analytics systems, enabling military and industrial operators to make faster, data-driven maintenance and operational decisions. As defense modernization accelerates, Gecko Robotics is positioned at the intersection of AI, autonomy, and national security innovation.

The company offers career opportunities across engineering, software development, robotics, artificial intelligence, data science, operations, and defense program management. Gecko Robotics is known for attracting talent interested in solving complex national security and industrial challenges using cutting-edge technology. Employees often work on projects involving autonomous systems, machine learning, infrastructure resilience, and defense readiness, making the company an appealing destination for professionals seeking careers in next-generation defense technology and dual-use innovation.

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