JOB DESCRIPTION: Lead the integration of new and existing self-driving components onto vehicles and test benches. Troubleshoot component and system integration issues. Provide necessary documentation in the form of DVP & R, Test procedures, Test plans, System requirements and technical reports. Develop and execute system integration release test plans, performing closed course and on-road evaluation of updates prior to deployment to extended testing groups. Evaluate full system performance, understanding the contributions of relevant subsystems, providing feedback to development teams. Leverage results from automated software testing pipeline to increase the efficiency of the system integration release process. Maintain a rapid integration and deployment schedule for self-driving software stack with consistent releases to testing teams. Perform first tier analysis of extended testing data to provide insight into system performance to the rest of the organization. Create requirements for new tools or automation to increase overall testing capabilities. Track and report system performance KPIs on a regular basis. Provide integration issue resolution support to the testing teams.

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field and 2 years of related engineering experience.

Alternative Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field and 5 years of related engineering experience.

Must have experience in: CAN based vehicle Networking; Systems integration for complex E/E systems; Test and troubleshooting of automotive and autonomous systems; Robot Operating System (ROS); Programming experience in Python or C++; Software and system testing methodologies and processes; Autonomy software and hardware; Root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex systems; Data analysis and evaluation; Linux systems; CI/CD pipelines; and Computer networking.

Up to 10% of domestic and international travel required per year.

JOB LOCATION: 405 Partnership Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060

RATE OF PAY: $137,384.00

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