Red Cat Holdings · 10 hours ago
Verification Test Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expRed Cat Holdings is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Verification Test Engineer responsible for planning, developing, and executing verification and validation testing for complex electromechanical systems. This role involves developing verification strategies, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring designs meet various requirements.
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Responsibilities
Own the mechanical and mechatronic verification test strategy across product platforms
Develop system-level and subsystem-level verification plans, test matrices, and acceptance criteria based on product requirements
Translate high-level product and system requirements into clear, traceable, and testable verification requirements
Design, build, and commission test fixtures, rigs, and automated test equipment
Program and maintain PLCs and control systems used in verification testing (motion control, actuation, sensors, safety interlocks, data acquisition)
Integrate mechanical hardware with electrical controls, instrumentation, and software for closed-loop testing
Write, review, and execute Engineering Verification Test (EVT), Design Verification Test (DVT), and Production Validation Test (PVT) procedures
Develop automated test scripts and control logic to improve test repeatability, throughput, and data quality
Perform structural, thermal, vibration, life cycle, and environmental testing as required
Analyze test data, identify failure modes, and drive corrective actions with design teams
Act as the primary point of contact for mechanical verification activities across cross-functional teams
Support supplier and third-party testing, including test definition, witnessing, and result review
Provide guidance on design-for-test (DFT) best practices early in the design cycle
Maintain accurate documentation, test reports, and traceability within the PLM and requirements management systems
Support manufacturing bring-up, end-of-line testing, and root-cause analysis for production issues
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field
8+ years' experience testing electromechanical and mechatronic systems
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, tolerancing, materials, and failure mechanisms
Hands-on experience with PLC programming and data acquisition systems
Experience with motion control systems, actuators, motors, encoders, sensors, and safety circuits
Experience developing automated or semi-automated test systems
Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools for fixture and test equipment design
Experience using lab equipment for mechanical and system testing (load frames, shakers, thermal chambers, instrumentation, etc.)
Knowledge of verification methodologies, requirements traceability, and structured test processes
Ability to work effectively across Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Manufacturing teams
Familiarity with FMEA, root cause analysis, and reliability testing
Experience supporting both R&D and production environments
Preferred
Experience with UAVs, robotics, industrial automation, or complex electromechanical products
Benefits
Generous annual equity package
Potential bonuses
Company
Red Cat Holdings
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$270.05MKey Investors
The Lind Partners
2025-09-18Post Ipo Equity· $172.5M
2025-06-17Post Ipo Equity· $46.75M
2025-04-10Post Ipo Equity· $30M
Leadership Team
Jeff Thompson
Founder and CEO
C
Christian Morrison
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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