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Hark

System Test & Validation Engineer

San Jose, CA

$120K - $300K/yr

As a System Validation Engineer, you will be the critical bridge between our hardware and software. You will champion the end-user experience by ensuring our systems work flawlessly together.

Hark

System Test & Validation Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$120K - $300K/yr

As a System Validation Engineer, you will be the critical bridge between our hardware and software. You will champion the end-user experience by ensuring our systems work flawlessly together.

Apple

Hardware System Validation Engineer

San Jose, CA

$150K - $277K/yr

Join the system validation team at Apple's Hardware Engineering, where we validate system-level performance of Apple SoCs and other key modules (cameras, displays, and other state-of-the-art sensors ...

Socket.dev

Hardware System Validation Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$144K - $191K/yr

Join the system validation team at Apple's Hardware Engineering, where we validate system-level performance of Apple SoCs and other key modules (cameras, displays, and other state-of-the-art sensors ...

Apple

Hardware System Validation Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$144K - $191K/yr

Join the system validation team at Apple's Hardware Engineering, where we validate system-level performance of Apple SoCs and other key modules (cameras, displays, and other state-of-the-art sensors ...

Apple

Hardware System Validation Engineer

San Jose, CA

$129K - $225K/yr

Join the system validation team at Apple's Hardware Engineering, where we validate system-level performance of Apple SoCs and other key modules (cameras, displays, and other state-of-the-art sensors ...

Apple

Hardware System Validation Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$144K - $191K/yr

Join the system validation team at Apple's Hardware Engineering, where we validate system-level performance of Apple SoCs and other key modules (cameras, displays, and other state-of-the-art sensors ...

Etched

Systems Validation Engineer, L10

San Jose, CA · On-site

$2.0K/mo

Job Summary You will be the L10 System Validation Engineer, defining what it means for the accelerator platform to be production-ready. You'll be responsible for building our Cluster Scale Memory ...

Etched

Systems Validation Engineer, L10

San Jose, CA · On-site

$2.0K/mo

Job Summary You will be the L10 System Validation Engineer, defining what it means for the accelerator platform to be production-ready. You'll be responsible for building our Cluster Scale Memory ...

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How much do system validation jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for system validation in San Ramon, CA is $57.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.51 and $71.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between System Validation vs Quality Assurance Specialist?

AspectSystem ValidationQuality Assurance Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires engineering or technical degrees, certifications like ISTQB or ISO auditorRequires quality management certifications, such as ASQ CQE or Six Sigma
Work EnvironmentFocuses on testing and verifying systems, often in manufacturing, software, or medical device industriesInvolves process audits, documentation, and compliance across various industries
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in regulated industries like healthcare, aerospace, and software developmentCommon in manufacturing, software, and service industries for maintaining quality standards

System Validation and Quality Assurance Specialists both ensure product quality but differ in scope. System Validation primarily verifies that systems meet specifications, while Quality Assurance focuses on process improvement and compliance. Understanding these roles helps in choosing the right career path or hiring the right professional.

Is computer system validation a good field?

Computer system validation is a specialized field within quality assurance and regulatory compliance, primarily in industries like pharmaceuticals and biotech. It involves ensuring that computer systems meet regulatory standards through documentation, testing, and validation protocols, often requiring knowledge of GxP guidelines and validation tools. The field offers steady demand and opportunities for growth with relevant certifications and technical skills.

What is the job description of system validation?

System validation involves testing and verifying that a system or product meets specified requirements and functions correctly in its intended environment. It includes designing validation protocols, executing tests, analyzing results, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, often using tools like test management software. Professionals in this role need strong analytical skills and knowledge of quality assurance processes.

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Infographic showing various System Validation job openings in San Ramon, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,410 per year, or $57.9 per hour.

Staff Systems Validation Engineer

Fremont, CA • On-site, Remote

Agility Robotics
Industrial Automation Equipment Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

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Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Agility's commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers-tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.
About Agility Robotics
Agility Robotics is at the forefront of developing humanoid robots designed to operate in real-world environments. Our mission is to build robots that seamlessly integrate into human workflows, solving complex challenges in logistics, manufacturing, and beyond. As we scale our deployments and accelerate product development, we are looking for a Staff System Validation Engineer to execute rigorous system-level verification and validation for our humanoid robot platform.
About the Role
As a Staff System Validation Engineer at Agility Robotics, you will be a hands-on technical contributor responsible for designing and executing comprehensive system-level verification and validation of our fully integrated humanoid robot. Once the robot is assembled as a complete system, you will develop, run, troubleshoot, and report on test plans that validate the robot meets all requirements for product acceptance. You will work closely with Systems Engineering, Software, Controls, and Product Management to ensure what we build works as intended in real-world customer environments.
This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer with solid testing experience in complex electromechanical systems who is ready to take on meaningful ownership of the validation strategy in a fast-moving robotics environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute system-level V&V test plans for fully integrated humanoid robots, working with Systems Engineering to translate requirements into testable validation criteria with clear pass/fail metrics and traceability
  • Design and execute end-to-end system validation tests across the fully integrated robot including full-body manipulation and locomotion, human-robot interaction, safety systems, environmental and operational scenarios.
  • Extend validation coverage through simulation environments including regression testing at scale, rare failure modes, edge cases, and sim-to-real fidelity validation.
  • Apply AI-assisted analysis techniques and modern data tooling to process large validation datasets, identify failure patterns and behavioral anomalies, and continuously sharpen test strategy based on empirical signal from the field and lab
  • Support functional safety verification and validation activities ensuring compliance with ISO standards, including safety-critical function testing, fault injection, and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) or Performance Level (PL) verification
  • Develop automated test scripts and contribute to test infrastructure including fixtures, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems to enable repeatable, scalable validation
  • Prepare and present clear validation reports, test results, and risk assessments to engineering leads and stakeholders, contributing data-backed input to go/no-go decisions

Required Qualifications
Experience
  • 10+ years of system-level verification and validation experience in robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, aerospace, or similar complex electromechanical systems
  • Hands-on experience using robot simulation environments to develop and execute test cases, generate synthetic test scenarios, and support regression testing at scale.
  • Experience testing complex robotic or electromechanical systems including manipulation, locomotion, or similar multi-DOF systems
  • Familiarity with safety-critical system validation and functional safety standards such as ISO 13849, IEC 61508, or ISO 26262
  • Experience in fast-paced product development environments balancing rigor with speed

Technical Skills
  • V&V Expertise: Solid understanding of verification vs. validation, V-model processes, test design techniques, and requirements traceability. Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing
  • Robotics Fundamentals: Working knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, control systems, sensing, and actuation sufficient to effectively test and debug robotic systems
  • Test Automation: Proficiency in Python or similar languages for developing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks
  • Test Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with test fixtures, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
  • Troubleshooting: Strong debugging skills across hardware-software integration issues in complex systems

Preferred Qualifications
  • BS or MS in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with one or more robotics simulation platforms such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, Gazebo, or Webots.
  • Experience validating machine learning-based software components or models, including working with software integration teams to define acceptance criteria, manage model versioning, and assess behavioral drift or regression across releases
  • Exposure to functional safety certification processes (TÜV or similar)
  • Experience contributing to or mentoring junior engineers on test methodology

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Anticipated Base Salary Range
$190,000-$247,000 USD
In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:
  • 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
  • Equity: Company stock options.
  • Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
  • Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
  • Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Time Off:
    • Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
    • Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
  • On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
  • Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
  • Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
  • Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.

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