Simulation Test Engineer; ADAS

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• BS or MS Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in vehicle simulation, ADAS, or autonomous driving environments (junior to advanced profiles welcome).
• Safety-related experience is required (simulation, validation, testing, or behavior analysis).
• Good development experience in Python within a Linux environment.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as Applied Intuition, Matlab/Simulink, or equivalent.
• Strong interest in autonomous systems and vehicle behavior.

Analyze and modify existing simulation scripts to model autonomous vehicle behavior.

Work on driving scenarios involving pedestrians, traffic, and complex environments.

Use simulation tools (e.g. Applied Intuition / Matlab-Simulink) to evaluate vehicle responses.

Assess simulated behaviors with a strong focus on safety, robustness, and realism.

Identify unexpected or unsafe behaviors and contribute to corrective solutions.

Develop and adapt Python scripts for simulation and analysis in a Linux environment.

Collaborate with software, system, and safety teams in an agile and iterative context.

Support validation and safety-related activities through scenario-based testing.

Document findings, assumptions, and simulation results.

• Experience or strong exposure to ADAS or autonomous driving environments
• Safety-related experience (simulation, validation, testing, or system behavior analysis)
• Understanding of vehicle behavior in complex environments
• Ability to understand and modify existing scripts or models
• Hands‑on experience in Python
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment
• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in cross‑functional technical teams

• Experience with Applied Intuition
• Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink
• Exposure to autonomous vehicle validation or verification activities
• Experience with edge cases or safety‑critical scenarios
• Awareness of automotive safety standards or processes
• Experience in industrial or automotive project environments
• Experience in international or multicultural teams
• Ability to support or mentor other engineers

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