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General Motors

Robot type
Autonomous Vehicle
Location
MilfordMichiganUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Aug 30, 2026
Salary
$105,420–$140,000 a year
Full-time

Autonomous Vehicle Test Engineer

Job description

This role will translate engineering objectives and approved test requests into clear, executable test plans and procedures. The engineer will conduct closed-course regression, feature, behavior, calibration, system-validation, and structured data-collection testing; evaluate vehicle and autonomy-system behavior; troubleshoot software and hardware issues; and deliver complete, actionable evidence to engineering customers.

The role combines test planning, hands-on vehicle and test execution, technical triage, data analysis, and process improvement. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-changing environment, taking ownership of ambiguous problems, collaborating across…

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 take ownership, establish priorities, work independently, and drive ambiguous technical problems toward resolution.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with software, hardware, systems, operations, reliability, safety, and program teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including concise technical reporting, issue escalation, and cross-functional coordination.

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