Tombot · 5 hours ago
Robotic Systems Technician
Santa Clarita, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$30/hr - $50/hrTombot is a robotics startup company based in the greater Los Angeles area, focused on creating life-changing robotic companions for seniors with dementia. The Robotic Systems Technician role involves defining robot behaviors, motion design, and ensuring system validation to deliver expressive and reliable robotic interactions.
Medical DeviceElectronicsHealthcareWellnessRoboticsAssisted LivingAssistive TechnologyHome Health CarePersonal Health
Responsibilities
Build and validate robot behaviors and motion sequences that bring Jennie to life, creating expressive movements that convey emotion and personality while remaining technically robust
Refine motion quality through hands-on testing and iteration to ensure behaviors feel natural, responsive, and aligned with product intent
Validate robot behavior on physical hardware and identify mismatches between intent and execution
Support integration, debugging, and refinement across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software subsystems
Execute structured test procedures and regression testing
Log, track, and help triage issues using standard bug-tracking tools
Maintain concise technical documentation related to testing and validation activities
Collaborate cross-functionally to support stable releases and reliable demonstrations
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, robotics, computer science, or related field—or equivalent hands-on experience
Strong technical communication skills and ability to create clear diagrams or documentation when needed
Familiarity with structured testing, QA workflows, and issue tracking
Programming or scripting experience in one or more languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, Java, MATLAB)
Comfortable working hands-on with electromechanical systems
Strong communication skills and ability to work across disciplines
Adaptable, resourceful, and eager to learn in a fast-paced startup environment
Preferred
Experience with robotics systems, embedded systems, or real-time control
Familiarity with tools such as ROS, Unity, Blender, After Effects, Figma, or similar
Experience supporting system validation or manufacturing-adjacent activities
Familiarity with SQL or other data-query tools for analyzing system logs or behavioral data
Experience working with tools used to define, test, and refine physical robot behavior, including achieving natural and realistic motion
Company
Tombot
Tombot develops robotic animals that transform the daily life of individuals, families and communities facing health adversities.
Founded in 2017
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$16.34MKey Investors
Caduceus Capital PartnersWavemaker 360Stevens Family Trust
2025-06-12Series A· $6.1M
2023-04-20Seed· $5.3M
2021-05-03Seed· $1.2M
Leadership Team
Tom Stevens
Chief Executive Officer
Jesse Schorz
COO
Recent News
2026-01-11
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2026-01-11
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