System Test Engineer - Vehicle

About The Company

At Torc, we believe that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business. Since 2007, we have commercialized our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we focus solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.

System V&V is responsible for defining and executing a system‑level Verification and Validation strategy that satisfies Torc’s release case requirements. The team develops test specifications and test cases and leverages simulation, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HiL), closed‑course, and public‑road test environments to ensure sufficient coverage. Post‑processing of test data, generation of detailed test reports, and high‑quality defect documentation drive issue resolution and continuous improvement.

• Develop, derive, and maintain detailed vehicle‑level test cases for autonomous driving functions with a primary focus on functional safety (ISO 26262) and behavioral safety (SOTIF).
• Analyze and approve requirements, safety goals, safety concepts, and HARA/FMEA outputs to produce traceable, standards‑aligned test coverage.
• Design and support the execution of structured vehicle‑level test specifications for perception, planning, and control systems—covering edge cases, corner scenarios, environmental variability, and sensor degradation conditions.
• Design and execute post‑processing scripts to assess pass/fail status of tests with a focus on automated post‑processing where applicable.
• Lead closed‑course and on‑road evaluations to verify vehicle performance under diverse operational design domain (ODD) conditions.
• Support safety case closure by supplying objective evidence, test results, traceability matrices, and defect documentation.
• Investigate and document anomalies and system defects.
• Collaborate with system engineers, perception developers, safety engineers, and human‑factors teams to propose corrective actions.
• Create clear and comprehensive technical reports, dashboards, and presentations for regulatory audits, internal reviews, and safety case submissions.
• Ensure all testing complies with company safety protocols, regulatory expectations, and industry safety engineering standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Robotics, or Automotive Engineering;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in autonomous vehicles, ADAS, robotics, or safety‑critical system testing.
• Strong expertise in deriving test cases from system requirements, safety goals and ASIL levels, behavioral safety analyses, and SOTIF‑related unknown unsafe scenarios.
• Practical familiarity with safety standards such as ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and ISO 21448 SOTIF.
• Understanding of perception sensors, sensor fusion, AI/ML validation challenges, and the limitations and failure modes of perception systems.
• Experience with CAN, Ethernet automotive networks, data‑logging tools, robotics middleware (ROS/ROS2), and vehicle‑level debugging.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills with the ability to translate complex safety concepts into executable tests.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment and communicate clearly with software developers, safety engineers, test operators, and leadership.

• Up to 10–25% travel depending on program needs, including proving grounds, closed‑course testing facilities, regulatory test labs, and on‑road testing sites.

• Ability to work in and around autonomous test vehicles, including repeated entry/exit and installation of test equipment.
• Ability to lift and move testing equipment and sensor hardware (up to ~40–50 lbs).
• Comfortable working outdoors in diverse weather conditions during track and road testing.
• Ability to safely operate test vehicles under controlled test procedures (training provided if needed).
• Use of PPE such as safety vests, helmets, or protective eyewear depending on the test environment.

• A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.
• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date).
• AD+D and Life Insurance.

At Torc, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc’r and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities.

US Pay Range: $120,100—$144,100 USD.