Automotive Validation Engineer -ADAS

Job Role: Motion Planning Autonomy Test Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Bay Area, CA

Role Overview

We are looking for a Motion Planning Autonomy Test Specialist with strong ADAS and autonomous driving experience to support vehicle-level testing and validation of motion planning features. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with autonomy systems, simulation environments, and vehicle testing, along with a solid understanding of vehicle dynamics and ADAS functionalities.

Responsibilities

● You will develop and maintain vehicle test plans, supporting on and off site ensuring comprehensive coverage of new site enablement features.

● You will manage test scheduling and coordination, working with vehicle operations to maximize testing efficiency.

● You will perform first-pass triage of simulation and vehicle test results, identifying issues and categorizing them for engineering review and solution development.

● You will document test findings and identify opportunities to streamline processes and create reports that help autonomy engineers quickly understand test outcomes.

Qualifications

● Ability and willingness to travel for test support

● Familiarity with scripting languages (Python preferred) for automation and data analysis

● Strong organizational skills with experience managing schedules or coordinating technical workflows

● Experience with simulation environments or game engines

● Exposure to robotics, automotive, or autonomous systems

● Familiarity with version control (Git) and issue tracking systems (JIRA or similar)

● Experience with test engineering, QA, or validation processes

● Understanding of basic vehicle dynamics or motion planning concepts