Director of Test and Integration Automation

Company Overview:

Robotic Research has provided vehicle autonomy solutions for over 20 years and is a global leader in self-driving technology. Our AutoDrive® autonomy kit is designed to tackle the industry’s greatest challenges from GPS-denied environments to mixed-traffic and unpaved roads. The commercial division, RR.AI, works with trusted OEM partners to deliver these autonomous solutions across the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Saudi Arabia.  The defense division of Robotic Research designs and implements solutions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics, enhance situational awareness, and save lives by extending the warfighter’s reach through transformable robots, automated vehicles, and GPS-denied localization devices.

We offer a fast-paced environment where innovation comes first, and a breadth and depth of skills, knowledge, and interests are highly valued. We are leading this dynamic revolution in technology with team members throughout the U.S including our main offices in Clarksburg, MD and San Antonio, TX.

Citizenship Requirements: Due to the type of information accessible in this position, all applicants must be U.S citizens or nationals, lawful permanent or temporary U.S. residents, or lawful asylees or refugees. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered for this position. 

Position Responsibilities: 

The Director of Test and Integration Automation will be responsible for…

• Defining the roles and staffing requirements to grow the test team along with working with outside vendors to define requirements for support personnel to augment the test team.
• Defining and driving a vision for continuous test and integration of autonomous vehicle systems across multiple platforms.
• Researching new test methods and strategies to improve testing efficiency and execution time.
• Developing a strategy and tools to utilize simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and full system testing to verify safety and performance requirements.
• Developing and maintaining test standards, design, and develop test equipment or procuring and handling purchased test capital equipment to support test readiness.
• Developing strategic and execution plans for testing prototype hardware, and software in support of research and development.
• Developing and implementing a system to track testing issues and document the results of testing activities and ensuring root cause analysis for problems found during testing are completed.
• Assisting the development of software test tools and processes to demonstrate coverage of all requirements, and features.
• Defining and developing tools to streamline test analysis and reporting

Required Skills & Abilities:  

• Experience developing performance metrics and drive initiatives to ensure goals are achieved
• Strong leadership skills
• Must possess the ability to establish rapport and working relationships at all levels of the organization and communicate effectively throughout
• High tolerance for change and ambiguity
• Strong bias for action; able to communicate vision clearly and be a driver of change
• Agile leadership style: able to adjust one’s approach to fit the situation as a driver, coach, mentor, or teacher
• Utmost passion towards details and high focus on quality and operational efficiency 
• Experience with ISO-26262, ISO-21448, MIL-STD-882, or similar safety specifications
• Broad testing experience background that spans hardware, electrical, and software systems
• Understanding of the System and Subsystem Requirement/Specification Generation Process
• Experience with Verification and Validation Test Procedure generation and execution
• Substantial experience with Python/C and SQL in a software driven environment

Education & Experience: 

• BS or MS in Electronics/Electrical, Robotics, Software, Mechatronics (or equivalent experience).
• 7 years of experience in system test, automation, and root-cause analysis in fields similar in complexity to autonomous driving.
• 3 years in a supervisor position

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in software testing automation, CI/CD, etc. leading to improved test frameworks.
• Experience with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB and/or other programming languages suitable for data collection and analysis.
• Experience with specifications applicable to military ground vehicles including MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-1275.
• General understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Office Location: Clarksburg, MD

Tele-work Opportunities: On-site preferred, will consider hybrid (2-3 days remote) 

Travel Requirements: 

• Travel may be required (up to 10%)

Benefits: 

Robotic Research is excited to offer the following benefits:

• Company holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental & vision plans
• 401k contribution plan with up to 4% match 
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Relocation reimbursement for qualifying situations
• Dog Friendly Office!
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discretional annual bonus and profit sharing
• Employee assistance program

All benefits are subject to change.  Please discuss with a member of the Robotic Research HR team for details.

Employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a thorough background screening and drug test.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Statement: At Robotic Research, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain curious & highly qualified individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, cultures, skills & perspectives. Robotic Research is committed to building a diverse team and is proud to be and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.