System Test Engineer

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front‑line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go‑to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

As a System Test Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring the functional safety, reliability, and performance of autonomous vehicle subsystems. Your primary focus will be on designing, executing, and maintaining comprehensive test plans for critical vehicle functions—including emergency stop systems, autonomous navigation, sensor fusion, and control logic. The System Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring new software meets Forterra's design requirements and performance metrics through applicable scenarios and use‑cases.

Forterra is a fast‑growing company expanding our autonomy solution across multiple vehicle platforms. This is an on‑site role requiring hands‑on exposure to cutting edge technology and real‑world environments.

• Develop, document, and manage the implementation of test procedures to validate requirements at the vehicle‑level.
• Identify permutations of test scenarios from user journeys and use‑cases for the vehicle under test.
• Identify and procure necessary hardware and software resources for test execution, including designing or sourcing custom test interfaces as needed.
• Execute test procedures, ensuring accurate data collection and thorough documentation of results and observations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (systems engineering, software, hardware, safety) to define V&V strategies for new features and validate bug fixes.
• Write scripts to monitor key metrics and root‑cause defects.
• Provide regular updates on project status, test progress, and timelines to ensure alignment with program milestones.
• Participate in hardware design reviews, offering testability and verification feedback to improve design robustness.
• Engage in requirement reviews to assess test feasibility and contribute to the definition of verifiable, measurable hardware requirements.
• Adapt and refine test strategies to ensure compatibility with the application’s operational conditions and performance targets.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
• 1‑5 years of experience in an Engineering role
• Familiarity using CI/CD tools (e.g. Git Lab, Jenkins)
• Experience applying LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB and/or other languages suitable for data collection and analysis
• Working understanding of command‑line Linux
• Proven experience in troubleshooting technical problems independently or with moderate guidance
• Candidate should be a flexible team player with good oral and written communication skills, and able to work effectively in a very fast‑paced environment with team members from many different disciplines
• Customer‑focused mindset and sense of quality
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time for testing and/or other events
• Ability to read and interpret system requirements and derive relevant test conditions
• Working understanding of autonomous system architectures including perception, planning, and control subsystems
• Demonstrated experience designing, executing, and analyzing system‑level or subsystem‑level tests for autonomous vehicle features
• Experience defining test objectives from requirements, developing structured test procedures, executing tests in physical environments, and performing post‑test data analysis to validate system behavior
• Experience working in the autonomy or automotive field, with exposure to vehicle systems such as perception, control, or drive‑by‑wire; familiarity with real‑time embedded systems, sensor integration, or advanced driver‑assist‑systems (ADAS)
• Experience working on DoD programs

• Experience with automotive and defense safety standards such as…