Systems Engineer

Position Description : The Vehicle Systems Engineer shall be responsible for the validation and verification of autonomous vehicle actuators, systems, and features. Test Engineer shall manage and execute test programs, analyze and interpret results, communicate results and findings. Test Engineer shall also develop new test methods to improve the quality and scalability of those methods.

Essential Functions

Learn customer test objectives, ensure test objectives are well defined, and communicate objectives to test teams

Design test plans and verification strategies based on system requirements and customers needs

Analyze data and interpret results

Debug and resolve test-related failures and contribute to the root cause analysis of system-related failures

Develop novel approaches to evaluate the system

Develop and improve processes that increase operational efficiency of test execution

Communicate results and test status and provide concise test reports

Apply policies, procedures, standards, code of conduct throughout including taking responsibility for the safety of self and others during testing

Understand core test objective, adjust tests plans around constraints, make independent judgement calls for entire end to end workflow / scope

Own motion control test campaigns, work independently and communicate with client Engineering staff as needed :

• Demonstrate Field Safety in test plan procedure and actual execution.

Lead Design Validation Plan (DVP) and Verification and Validation (V&V) tests, work independently and communicate with client Engineering staff as needed :

Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)

Travel to off-site customers and testing sites

Communicate test plans, proposals, non-conformances, and project status to internal and external customers

Create new test frameworks and capabilities, including simulation-based, hardware in the loop, or other methods

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering or a related field (including Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Robotics, Controls, etc.).

5 or more years of experience designing or testing electro-mechanical systems, particularly automotive, aerospace, robotics, or other safety-critical systems. Experience working at an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier is preferred.

Demonstrated experience with system engineering principles such as defining requirements and formal verification and validation methods

Working conditions

Standard office, climate-controlled environment

Some travel is required

May be exposed to temperatures below 0 degrees and above 95 degrees

May be exposed to inclement weather

May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as gas, oil, and paint

Physical requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers

Capable of positioning oneself into bending, stretching, climbing, or awkward positions