Autonomous Robotics Engineer

Robotics Test & Validation Engineer (Autonomous Robots)

Work Arrangement

Onsite - This position requires the employee to be onsite full-time in Warren, MI.

The Role

We are seeking Robotics Test & Validation Engineer to join our Advanced Development team within the Autonomous Robotics Center (ARC). In this role, you will develop innovative test frameworks for robotics, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), simulation-driven validation, and continuous safety monitoring. You will define new performance metrics for intelligent collaborative robots such as adaptability, robustness, and trustworthiness. You will work with Robotics Intelligence to validate early prototypes and with AI & Simulation to benchmark AI models before deployment.

What You Will Do

-Design and implement test plans to validate AI models and robotic systems.

-Develop automated testing frameworks to ensure reliability and performance.

-Analyze test data to identify and resolve issues.

-Develop test frameworks including HIL and simulation-driven validation.

-Define performance metrics for intelligent robotic systems.

-Validate early prototypes with Robotics Intelligence.

-Benchmark AI models with AI & Simulation teams.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience in robotics testing and validation.

• Strong background in HIL testing and simulation environments.

• Experience with safety monitoring and performance benchmarking.

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• Excellent analytical and documentation skills.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Robotics, or related field.

• Experience with intelligent collaborative robots and performance metrics.

• Track record of innovation in test frameworks.

• Knowledge of safety and compliance standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Warren, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Warren,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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