Validation Engineer II
- London, United Kingdom
Posted 3 days ago
About the role
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 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.
About the Role
We are looking for a Validation Engineer to sit at the centre of our test and validation operation — someone who can both define what needs to be tested and get on the floor to do it.
This is not a pure execution role. You will work with Test and Validation Engineers and systems owners to understand what a subsystem must demonstrate, then translate that into structured test procedures, acceptance criteria, and measurement plans. When the rig is ready, you run the tests yourself: hooking up sensors, operating DAQ systems, acquiring clean data, and writing the reports that engineering teams sign off on.
Fabrication skills are a bonus — if you can also turn a bracket or jig to support a test setup, that is valuable, but the defining output of this role is structured, repeatable test procedures and the data they produce.
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What You'll Do
Test Definition & Planning
Test Procedures: Author clear, structured test procedures from engineering requirements or verbal briefs — covering setup, instrumentation, execution steps, pass/fail criteria, and data capture format.
Acceptance Criteria: Work with systems owners and senior engineers to define measurable acceptance criteria for hardware under test.
Test Plans: Translate validation scope into test plans that sequence activities, flag dependencies, and align with the project schedule.
Method Development: Identify gaps in existing test coverage and propose new methods or measurement approaches to close them.
2. Measurement & Data Acquisition
Electromechanical Measurement: Set up and operate measurement equipment for electromechanical testing — sensors, actuators, harnesses, and mechatronic assemblies.
Mechanical Measurements: Perform mechanical measurements including speed, displacement, force, stress, and strain using appropriate instrumentation (load cells, accelerometers, strain gauges, encoders).
DAQ Systems: Configure, operate, and maintain Data Acquisition systems. Connect sensors, set up logging sessions, verify signal integrity, and export structured datasets for engineer review.
3. Test Execution & Reporting
Test Execution: Execute test procedures to the letter — operating rigs, maintaining conditions, logging deviations, and flagging anomalies in real time.
Engineering Reports: Author clear engineering test reports — data tables, plots, test conditions, pass/fail outcomes, and observations that engineering teams can act on directly.
Root Cause Analysis: Participate in fault investigation, applying systematic thinking to identify failure modes in hardware under test.
External Test Houses: Prepare samples and documentation for external test house engagements; liaise on logistics and scheduling.
4. Lab Operations & Organisation
Tooling & Consumables: Coordinate ordering of tooling, PPE, and consumables — tracking stock levels and ensuring the lab is always equipped to work.
5S Management: Contribute to and sustain the 5S regime on the test floor.
Equipment Health: Perform routine maintenance and calibration checks on lab equipment; flag items requiring service before they become blockers.
5. Component Familiarisation & Supplier Interaction
Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with components used in robotics, aerospace, or automotive systems — understanding what a part is, how it moves, and what it can tolerate.
Supplier Liaison: Interact with external suppliers for parts, materials, and services — communicating requirements clearly and following up on lead times.
What We're Looking For
Background: Hands-on experience in a test and validation environment in robotics, aerospace, or automotive — you understand how these systems are qualified, not just how they are built.
Test Definition: Demonstrable experience writing test procedures, test plans, or acceptance criteria from engineering requirements. You have authored methods, not just followed them.
CAD: Working CAD skills (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar) — able to read and edit models, design simple fixtures and jigs, and produce drawings for fabrication.
Measurement & DAQ: Experience with electromechanical test and measurement equipment and at least one DAQ platform (National Instruments, Dewesoft, HBK, or similar) — hardware setup, software configuration, and data export.
Problem Solving: Methodical approach to troubleshooting — able to isolate a problem, propose a fix, and verify the result.
Nice-to-Have:
Fabrication: Competency with machine tools (lathe, mill, pillar drill) and hand tools for light fabrication of fixtures and jigs.
Scripting: Python or MATLAB for test data processing or basic automation.
Root Cause Analysis: Familiarity with structured RCA techniques (5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA).
5S / Lean: Experience running or auditing a 5S programme in a lab or production environment.
External Test Houses: Prior experience coordinating sample preparation and logistics with accredited test facilities.
The Equipment You Will Work With
Mechanical Measurement: Callipers, Micrometers, CMM (basic), Dial Gauges
Sensors: Load Cells, Strain Gauges, Accelerometers, Encoders, Thermocouples
DAQ Systems (NI, Dewesoft, HBK, or equivalent)
Hand Tool Sets — metrology, fitting, finishing
Lathe, Milling Machine, Pillar Drill (where applicable)
What We Offer
Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.
Fully funded private healthcare for UK employees, with broad provider access, virtual and in‑person care, and strong mental health and serious illness support.
Equity included–we believe builders should share in what they build.
Pension scheme with a total 8% contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings.
Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in‑office.
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.