Autonomy Test EngineerThis resource will join our Autonomy team at the Mossville BB Test Track. This test engineer will primarily focus on our onboard autonomy program, spending large parts of the day riding in our autonomy surrogate vehicles (SUV & pickup trucks) performing system testing.ResponsibilitiesTypical task breakdown:The team is focused on product development for the Command for Hauling – autonomous mining truck program. The test engineer is focused on the onboard autonomy system. New software is regularly received by the team – the test engineer will conduct basic safety tests and then conduct tests on new features and/or issue fixes. For each major software release milestone, the test engineer will conduct a large suite of full functional tests to ensure all aspects of the system are working correctly.
The role includes creating new test cases, executing existing test cases, and documenting new issues when discovered.Interaction with TeamThis team holds a daily huddle (Teams call) at 8 AM each day. Generally team members are at the office by this time, joining the call and then beginning their work tasks for the day. Interactions will be in person with other team members at the track, as well as through Teams meetings, chats, and email.Work EnvironmentThe test engineer will have an assigned desk in our office building at the track. The desk will be leveraged in the morning preparing for the day's tasks, and in an ad hoc basis throughout the day. The test engineer will spend a significant amount of time in the test vehicle – updating software, preparing for and conducting tests. PPE required – steel toed shoes. Safety vest and glasses are provided by CAT.Education & Experience RequiredBachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering.