Outrider, a pioneer in autonomous yard operations, is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to join their growing team. This role focuses on developing test strategies and plans for autonomous trucks, ensuring the safety and reliability of their systems.
About Outrider:
Outrider aims to automate yard operations for logistics hubs, improving safety and efficiency through zero-emission autonomous systems.
About the Role:
As Principal Test Engineer, you will develop test strategies, support testing at all levels, design tests, analyze results, communicate test capabilities, mentor team members, and support requirements generation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop test strategies and plans for complex autonomous vehicles.
- Support strategic testing development (component, HIL, Vehicle, Simulation).
- Design tests to verify system requirements and analyze results.
- Communicate test strategies to leadership and customers.
- Mentor and coach team members.
- Support the requirements generation process.
- Embody a “Safety Steward” mindset.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years’ experience leading system test initiatives.
- Knowledge of safety standards (ISO 21448/SOTIF).
- Experience testing autonomous vehicles or robotic systems.
- Experience with the system development life cycle and modern testing methods.
- Experience leading project teams.
- Excellent communication skills.
Ideal Qualifications:
- Experience testing autonomous vehicles or ADAS features.
- Experience with vehicle testing methods and equipment.
- Understanding of machine learning techniques.
- Understanding of perception and localization algorithms.
- IBM ELM / DOORS experience.
- JIRA and Confluence familiarity.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools (Python, SQL).
- Knowledge of ISO 26262.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $150,000 – $300,000.
- Equity: Significant equity package.
- Benefits: Full health benefits.
- Hybrid position.
Note: Actual compensation is based on job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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