We are looking for a System Test Engineer - Vehicle to develop, derive, and maintain detailed vehicle level test cases for autonomous driving functions with a primary focus on functional safety (ISO 26262) and behavioral safety frameworks (SOTIF). The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Robotics, or Automotive Engineering, and 3+ years of relevant experience in autonomous vehicles, ADAS, robotics, or safety-critical system testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Robotics, or Automotive Engineering
- Master’s degree preferred
- 3+ years of relevant experience in autonomous vehicles, ADAS, robotics, or safety-critical system testing
- Strong expertise in deriving test cases from system requirements, safety goals and ASIL levels, behavioral safety analyses, SOTIF-related unknown unsafe scenarios, etc.
- Practical familiarity with safety standards such as ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), ISO 21448 SOTIF, etc.
- Understanding of perception sensors, sensor fusion, AI/ML validation challenges, and the limitations and failure modes of perception systems
- Experience with CAN, Ethernet automotive networks, data logging tools, robotics middleware (ROS/ROS2), and vehicle-level debugging
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills with the ability to translate complex safety concepts into executable tests
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment and communicate clearly with software developers, safety engineers, test operators, and leadership
- Travel may include proving grounds, closed-course testing facilities, regulatory test labs, and on-road testing sites
- Ability to work in and around autonomous test vehicles, including entering/exiting vehicles repeatedly and installing test equipment
- Must be able to lift and move testing equipment and sensor hardware (up to ~40–50 lbs)
- Comfortable working outdoors in diverse weather conditions during track and road testing
- Ability to safely operate test vehicles under controlled test procedures (training provided if needed)
- Use of PPE such as safety vests, helmets, or protective eyewear depending on the test environment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
- 401K plan with a 6% employer match
- Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
- AD+D and Life Insurance
