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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

Gecko Robotics is a Pittsburgh-based technology company specializing in AI-driven robotics for the inspection, maintenance, and modernization of critical infrastructure across defense, energy, and industrial sectors. Founded in 2013, the company has grown into a leading player in the defense technology ecosystem, achieving unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billion. Its solutions are deployed across U.S. military platforms, including naval vessels, aircraft, and strategic infrastructure.

The company’s core offering combines advanced robotic systems—capable of climbing, flying, and operating in hazardous environments—with its proprietary AI-powered software platform, Cantilever. This platform aggregates high-fidelity data collected from physical assets and transforms it into actionable insights, enabling predictive maintenance, lifecycle management, and improved operational readiness.

Within the defense sector, Gecko Robotics supports modernization and sustainment efforts across the U.S. Navy and Air Force by reducing inspection timelines, improving maintenance accuracy, and increasing equipment availability. Its technology is designed to replace manual, time-intensive inspection processes with scalable, data-driven approaches that enhance mission readiness and reduce downtime across complex systems.

Gecko Robotics operates at the intersection of software, robotics, and national security, contributing to the broader effort to modernize the U.S. defense industrial base. By delivering real-time visibility into asset health and enabling more efficient production and sustainment workflows, the company plays a growing role in advancing resilient infrastructure and supporting next-generation defense capabilities.

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