Assembly Line, Atlassian JIRA, Change Management, Command Line, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Conflict Resolution, Docker, Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Git, Hardware-Software Integration, Linux Operating System, Literacy, Manufacturing, Organizational Skills, Road Tests, Robotics, Software Validation, System Integration (SI), Team Lead/Manager, Test Suite, Testing, Topology, Vehicle Fleets
Introduction
we build and operate a fleet of purpose-built robotaxis, and every vehicle must be validated before it can drive on public roads. The HW/SW Integration team manages how software and firmware changes flow safely onto the manufacturing line and through final validation. This contract role extends our release-integration capacity with a focus on End of Line (EOL) - the final manufacturing stage where the robot is calibrated, road-tested, and certified for the road.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Fluency with Linux and the command line, and strong Git skills (cherry-picks, conflict resolution, protected/multi-branch workflows) with 2 years of experience.
- Technical literacy with complex hardware/software systems - able to understand how components fit together and communicate credibly with engineers.
- Aptitude and drive to become an expert in test execution and triage.
- Strong process discipline and clear written communication.
- Proven ability to coordinate and escalate across teams under time pressure, with sound go/no-go judgment.
- Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry
Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Prior release, build, integration, or manufacturing-test experience (automotive, robotics, hardware, etc.).
- Familiarity with CI or HIL systems, Docker/containers, and firmware deployment/flashing.
- Exposure to Jira, structured release/change-management processes, and embedded/automotive concepts (CAN/Ethernet, ECUs).
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Manage code-change flow into EOL/manufacturing branches - cherry-pick and hotfix validated fixes across a multi-branch Git topology, then merge validated changes back to the release candidate with strict discipline.
- Execute and triage tests hands-on - run Build Integrity and EOL test suites, read the results, reproduce failures, and route issues to the right engineering owners.
- Cut and announce releases to the line - tag and publish validated software/firmware image builds with clear, complete change logs.
- Protect homologation-sensitive branches - ensure only validated changes reach branches certified for public-road use, where any change requires revalidation.
- Drive the operational rhythm - publish clear daily status summaries, gate test-run go/no-go decisions, and coordinate and escalate across teams under live production pressure.
For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex