Automotive Validation Engineer -ADAS

Job Role: Motion Planning Autonomy Test Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Bay Area, CA

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.

• 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.

• 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