Test Engineer III - Project Based

Job Description

Job Description

This is a project-based employee role supporting the development, integration, verification, and validation of ASI's autonomous wheel loader platforms. Development phases of this nature typically continue through project completion, often spanning two to four years, although scope and duration are determined by business and customer needs.JOB SUMMARYThe Test Engineer III develops, executes, and improves verification and validation activities for ASI's autonomous wheel loader platforms. This role translates system requirements, customer workflows, and heavy-equipment operating scenarios into structured test plans, procedures, test cases, and measurable acceptance criteria covering integrated hardware, software, sensors, vehicle controls, hydraulics, implements, and autonomous functionality.As a Level III engineer within ASI's five-level engineering structure, this position independently owns moderately complex testing assignments from planning through execution, analysis, traceability, and reporting while receiving guidance on broader program-level validation strategy. This role also serves as a strong Jama Connect user and team resource, helping maintain accurate requirements, test cases, verification evidence, review workflows, baselines, and traceability between system requirements and validation results.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and execute verification and validation plans for autonomous wheel loader systems, subsystems, and software featuresTranslate system requirements, customer workflows, and operational use cases into measurable test objectives, acceptance criteria, and validation evidenceCreate detailed test procedures, test cases, checklists, data-collection plans, and technical test reportsIndependently own moderately complex testing assignments from initial planning through final documentation and issue closureMaintain Jama Connect requirements, test cases, verification links, review items, baselines, and traceability for assigned validation workEnsure test activities and results remain traceable to system requirements, interface requirements, safety requirements, and customer acceptance criteriaSupport Jama review workflows, requirement updates, test-case organization, exports, reports, dashboards, and change-impact reviewsPartner with systems engineering, software, electrical, mechanical, perception, GNC, reliability, and field teams to maintain clear requirement-to-test-to-evidence traceabilityDevelop test scenarios involving autonomous navigation, loading, material handling, bucket control, digging, carrying, dumping, stockpile interaction, truck loading, route execution, and work-area behaviorValidate autonomous vehicle behavior across loading zones, stockpiles, haul paths, dump locations, intersections, slopes, confined areas, and uneven terrainConduct functional, performance, integration, regression, endurance, and system-level testingTest steering, propulsion, braking, speed control, path tracking, stopping accuracy, implement control, hydraulic behavior, and vehicle stabilityEvaluate system performance under varying payloads, material types, grades, surface conditions, traction levels, speeds, and environmental conditionsValidate autonomous capabilities involving localization, navigation, perception, obstacle avoidance, route compliance, communications, vehicle control, and task executionTest vehicle responses to personnel, equipment, vehicles, obstacles, geofences, changing conditions, and unexpected events within active work areasDevelop representative work cycles, duty cycles, endurance scenarios, and customer-use scenarios for wheel loader validationConduct testing using simulation, recorded-data replay, software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, laboratory, shop, and full-vehicle environmentsConfigure test vehicles, payload conditions, instrumentation, sensors, software, logging systems, and supporting equipmentCollect and organize vehicle logs, system data, measurements, photographs, videos, and other objective test evidenceAnalyze vehicle, autonomy, hydraulic, sensor, implement, and control data to identify performance limitations and unexpected behaviorEvaluate test results against requirements, specifications, performance targets, and established acceptance criteriaDocument defects clearly and communicate technical findings to engineering and project teamsReproduce reported issues involving vehicle control, bucket operation, hydraulic response, localization, perception, route execution, loading, dumping, or material-handling behaviorSupport cross-functional troubleshooting, failure investigations, and root cause analysis activitiesVerify corrective actions through targeted testing, regression testing, and issue-closure activitiesDevelop scripts and tools to improve test automation, data processing, visualization, reporting, and repeatabilitySupport requirements reviews, design reviews, test-readiness reviews, system-readiness reviews, and release-readiness assessmentsCoordinate testing activities with engineers, field testers, equipment operators, customers, and project stakeholdersSupport customer demonstrations, field deployments, operational acceptance testing, and on-site troubleshootingFollow company, customer, and site-specific safety requirements while testing autonomous and heavy-equipment systemsContribute to improvements in testing standards, Jama workflows, test procedures, documentation, tools, and team practicesESSENTIAL EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB SKILLSBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical fieldTypically five or more years of experience in test engineering, verification and validation, systems integration, product testing, or a related engineering roleStrong experience using Jama Connect for requirements management, test-case management, traceability, reviews, baselines, reporting, and verification evidenceExperience developing and executing test plans for complex hardware and software integrated systemsExperience translating technical requirements and operational scenarios into test procedures and measurable acceptance criteriaExperience conducting functional, integration, regression, performance, endurance, or system-level testingAbility to independently plan, coordinate, execute, and document moderately complex testing assignmentsExperience analyzing test data, system logs, and technical results to identify failures and performance limitationsStrong troubleshooting skills involving integrated mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, software, sensor, and vehicle systemsExperience with test instrumentation, data-acquisition equipment, diagnostic tools, or vehicle logging systemsStrong understanding of requirements traceability, defect management, configuration control, verification evidence, and product-development lifecyclesExperience using Python, MATLAB, C++, Excel, or comparable tools for test automation and data analysisExperience working in Linux-based environmentsAbility to read and interpret system requirements, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, hydraulic diagrams, software interfaces, and technical documentationStrong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, repeatable, traceable, and objective test evidenceStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively with engineering, field, operations, customer-facing, and project teamsAbility to travel and work in laboratory, shop, customer, and outdoor field-testing environmentsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience testing wheel loaders, construction equipment, mining vehicles, agricultural equipment, industrial machinery, or other off-road heavy equipmentFamiliarity with loading, digging, carrying, dumping, stockpile management, truck loading, material handling, grading support, or site-preparation workflowsUnderstanding of wheel loader dynamics, hydraulic systems, bucket control, payload effects, braking systems, or off-road vehicle controlsExperience validating autonomous systems on slopes, haul roads, loose surfaces, uneven terrain, confined work areas, or active construction and mining sitesExperience testing autonomous vehicles, robotics systems, embedded systems, or vehicle-control platformsFamiliarity with ROS, ROS2, or comparable robotics middlewareExperience with hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, simulation, or recorded-data replay testingExperience testing perception, GNC, localization, navigation, vehicle-control, implement-control, or embedded-software systemsFamiliarity with cameras, LiDAR, radar, GPS/GNSS, IMUs, encoders, or other robotic sensing technologiesExperience with CAN communication, embedded controllers, vehicle-control units, hydraulic controllers, drive-by-wire systems, or heavy-equipment interfacesExperience developing automated test scripts, data-analysis tools, or test frameworksExperience helping teams improve Jama structures, requirement quality, traceability models, review processes, or verification workflowsFamiliarity with Jira, TestRail, Polarion, Confluence, PLM systems, or comparable requirements and test-management systemsExperience supporting failure analysis, root cause analysis, FMEA, or reliability testingFamiliarity with functional safety concepts and validation practices for autonomous or safety-critical systemsExperience supporting customer demonstrations, field deployments, or operational acceptance testingBENEFITSASI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:401k with employer matchGenerous HSA contributionPTO, paid holidays, and flextimeASI covers 90% of employee medical plan costsAt Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. ASI complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.This is a full-time, project-based employment opportunity.Your employment with ASI will be "at will," meaning that either you or ASI may terminate your employment at any time for any lawful reason, with or without cause or advance notice.