Test Engineer

About Skygauge Robotics

Skygauge Robotics is redefining industrial drone technology. Our proprietary thrust-vectoring drone platform enables aerial ultrasonic thickness testing and other contact-based industrial applications that traditional drones cannot perform. Our systems help customers complete inspections up to 10x faster while keeping workers safely on the ground. Beyond inspection, Skygauge is advancing aerial robotics for applications including cleaning, sanding, painting, and industrial maintenance. Learn more at: www.skygauge.co

Position Overview

Skygauge Robotics is seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer to support the testing, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of our advanced drone systems. This role is hands-on and fully on-site at our Hamilton HQ.

You will work closely with production, operations, and R&D teams to ensure product reliability, maintain testing standards, diagnose system issues, and improve manufacturing and validation processes. The ideal candidate is technically strong, process-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define functional, electrical, mechanical, and system-level testing of hardware and software at various stages of product development.
• Define and build test and QI tools for production.
• Create QI procedure and documents for NPI, and maintain detailed test records, reports, and quality documentation for production and R&D.
• Collaborate with R&D team to execute test procedures on prototype validation and product iteration testing.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, firmware, and electromechanical issues.
• Identify product reliability issues and recommend corrective actions through systematic RCAs
• Ensure testing processes follow safety and quality standards.
• Assist in maintaining calibration and readiness of testing equipment and tools.
• Contribute to process optimization using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Support production scheduling and testing throughput improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in testing, manufacturing, or production of electromechanical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with building hardware validation, diagnostics, and repair processes and tools.
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, or telemetry systems.
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities.
• Understanding of quality systems, KPI tracking, and process improvement.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a startup environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace, robotics, or drone industry.
• Hands-on assembly and integration skills.
• Familiarity with embedded systems, sensors, and robotics hardware.
• Experience with production testing and manufacturing workflows.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Knowledge of Inventory management or production coordination experience.

About You

• You are a proactive and resourceful problem solver who enjoys working with advanced hardware systems. You are comfortable balancing hands-on technical work with process improvement and documentation. You take ownership of problems, communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, and adapt quickly in a rapidly evolving startup environment.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to work fully on-site at Skygauge HQ in Hamilton, Ontario.

Why Join Skygauge?

• Work on cutting-edge aerial robotics technology.
• Be part of a fast-growing Canadian robotics company.
• Collaborate with a highly technical and driven team.
• Directly impact real-world industrial innovation and safety.
• Opportunity for rapid growth and ownership in a startup environment.