Autonomous Vehicle Test Engineer

Job description

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, automotive, systems, computer, robotics, aerospace engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in autonomous vehicles, automotive engineering, robotics, aerospace, vehicle testing, systems integration, test engineering, or a related technical operations environment.
• Experience planning and executing vehicle, robotics, or other complex electro-mechanical system tests in a laboratory, proving-ground, field, or comparable operational environment.
• Experience troubleshooting software-enabled hardware systems using diagnostic information, logs, measurements, observations, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Ability to read and apply test procedures, requirements, acceptance criteria, operating instructions, and safety controls.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, establish priorities, take initiative, and maintain ownership in an environment with limited onsite support.
• Ability to provide clear technical direction to operators, coordinators, contractors, or other support personnel during test execution without formal people-management responsibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including concise technical reporting, issue escalation, and remote collaboration across time zones and functions.