Member of Technical Staff
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
Microsoft's Discovery and Quantum division seeks a Member of Technical Staff to plan, execute, and analyze field tests for robotic systems. This role bridges lab development and production readiness, requiring hands-on deployment, data analysis, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering teams to improve hardware, software, and AI capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and execute field test campaigns for robotic systems in diverse real-world environments.
- Develop and maintain structured field test protocols, acceptance criteria, and data collection procedures.
- Deploy, configure, and operate robotic platforms in the field, including hardware, software, and sensor integration.
- Collect, organize, and analyze field test data, producing clear and actionable test reports.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot field issues across the full robot stack and perform root cause analysis.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to communicate field findings and prioritize improvements.
- Identify and provide feedback on process gaps in field deployment and test procedures.
- Maintain detailed documentation around field deployment procedures and configurations.
- Participate in test triage and review meetings.
- Assist in the development of end-to-end readiness programs and training materials.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
- Hands-on experience deploying, operating, or testing robotic systems, autonomous vehicles, drones, or complex electromechanical systems in field or operational environments.
- Familiarity with common robotic systems implementations, including robotics middleware (ROS/ROS2), Linux-based systems, sensor suites (cameras, LiDAR, IMUs), and robot debugging and data visualization tools.
- Experience with structured test planning, acceptance testing, or verification and validation (V&V) methodologies for hardware-software integrated systems.
- Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for test automation, data analysis, and log processing.
- Exemplary documentation skills with experience producing technical test reports, field deployment guides, and issue tracking documentation.
- Willingness and ability to travel to customer and partner sites and work in varied physical environments.
Desired Qualifications
- Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree AND 6+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
Benefits
- 4 days / week in-office work schedule
- Less than 25% travel
#Microsoft#Robotics#Microsoft Discovery#MDQ
Company
Microsoft
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
Hybrid
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
United States
Qualification
Master, Bachelor, Doctoral
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