Controls Engineer

Autonomous Truck Integration And Validation Engineer

Payrate: $45.00- $46.00/hr the Company is seeking an Autonomous Truck Integration and Validation Engineer to support the testing, validation, and continuous improvement of autonomous haul truck systems. This role offers hands-on experience working with large machinery and advanced autonomy technologies, including autonomous systems, hardware and software. The successful candidate will contribute to test planning, on-machine validation, troubleshooting, data analysis, and collaboration with software development teams to ensure reliable system performance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Create and update test and development plans for autonomous haul truck testing activities.
• Execute testing and validation activities on autonomous equipment in real-world operating environments.
• Conduct on-machine testing to verify system functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Analyze test data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for system improvements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues affecting autonomous haul truck performance.
• Document testing results, findings, defects, and observations in a thorough and organized manner.
• Communicate technical issues and test outcomes to appropriate stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed test reports and provide recommendations based on testing results and operational experience.
• Collaborate with software development teams to align testing activities with technical requirements and system objectives.
• Support validation efforts to ensure autonomous systems meet operational and performance expectations.
• Interface with customers and end users to gather feedback and support continuous product improvement initiatives.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related accredited technical discipline.
• In lieu of a degree, equivalent experience in the testing or development of control systems, vehicles, engines, autonomous technologies, or related systems will be considered.

Experience Requirements

• 2–4 years of relevant engineering, testing, validation, or autonomous systems experience.
• Internship experience may be considered toward overall experience requirements.
• Experience in vehicle testing, system validation, or working with heavy equipment and machinery is preferred.
• Experience supporting testing, development, or validation of control systems, vehicles, engines, or autonomous technologies is beneficial.

Required Skills

• Strong computer proficiency, including experience working in Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Experience troubleshooting issues in complex mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
• Working knowledge of Ubuntu or Linux operating systems.
• Test planning, execution, documentation, and reporting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Understanding of autonomous systems concepts, including perception, planning, and positioning technologies.
• Data analysis skills with the ability to evaluate test results and identify performance improvements.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong documentation and technical reporting skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with autonomous vehicles, heavy equipment, or large machinery.
• Familiarity with integration and validation activities for advanced technology systems.
• Experience collaborating with software development teams in testing and validation environments.
• Knowledge of autonomous system hardware and software interactions.
• Customer-facing experience related to testing, validation, or product development activities.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Effective time management and organizational capabilities.

Pay Transparency:
The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $45.00 - $46.00 /hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times…