Controls & Validation Engineer – Autonomous Haul Trucks Job Tucson area,Arizona USA,Engineering

BENEFITS:

10 paid holidays per year
2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
Access to the company's medical insurance, including dental and vision
Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
Yearly bonus based on company performance

JOB DESCRIPTION /TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:

Support the integration, testing, and validation of autonomous truck control systems in both laboratory and field environments.
Execute system-level testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for autonomous vehicle functionalities.
Analyze test data, identify root causes of system issues, and collaborate with software and controls teams on corrective actions.
Develop and maintain test procedures, validation plans, and technical documentation.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software, controls, mechanical, and systems engineering groups.
Support field deployments and evaluate system performance, reliability, and safety.
Participate in debugging activities and verification of software releases and control system updates.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, testing protocols, and quality requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support integration, testing, and validation activities for autonomous truck control systems and related technologies.
Execute laboratory and field testing to verify system performance, functionality, and reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and controls-related issues during development and validation phases.
Analyze test results, identify root causes, and collaborate with engineering teams to implement corrective actions.
Develop, maintain, and execute test plans, validation procedures, and technical documentation.
Work closely with cross-functional teams including software, controls, systems, and product engineering.
Support deployment and commissioning of autonomous systems in field environments.
Monitor system performance and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality requirements, and safety protocols.
Communicate testing progress, issues, and recommendations to project stakeholders.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
2+ years of experience in controls engineering, systems integration, testing, validation, or product development.
Experience working with autonomous systems, vehicle controls, embedded systems, or off-highway equipment is preferred.
Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system validation activities.
Familiarity with laboratory and field testing environments.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams in a product development setting.
Knowledge of data acquisition, analysis tools, and engineering documentation practices.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL

SKILLS:

Experience with control systems development, integration, testing, and validation.
Knowledge of autonomous systems, vehicle controls, embedded systems, or off-highway/mobile equipment.
Proficiency in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of hardware, software, and control system issues.
Experience with data acquisition, data analysis, and test reporting tools.
Understanding of system verification, validation methodologies, and test procedures.
Familiarity with CAN communication protocols, J1939, and vehicle network architectures.
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