Autonomous test specialist

About the Role

The Motion Planning team at a leading OEM is scaling its Pick Up / Drop Off (PUDO) and Depot Site enablement capabilities while expanding into new operational this contract role you will work closely with Motion Planning engineers to accelerate development testing and validation workflows.

You will own the creation of simulation scenarios manage vehicle testing activities and serve as the first line of triage for test results. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to autonomous vehicle development while building deep hands-on robotics and autonomy expertise.

We are looking for someone who is organized technically curious and eager to learn. You will gain exposure to simulation infrastructure on vehicle testing processes and the real world challenges of deploying autonomous systems at scale. If you are passionate about self driving technology and want to make a tangible impact we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Create and specify simulation scenarios for PUDO and Depot site use cases translating operational requirements into testable configurations.

Develop and maintain vehicle test plans supporting both on site and off site testing to ensure comprehensive coverage of new site enablement features.

Manage test scheduling and coordination working closely with vehicle operations teams to maximize testing efficiency.

Perform first pass triage of simulation and vehicle test results identifying issues and categorizing them for engineering review and resolution.

Document test findings and identify opportunities to streamline test and validation processes.

Create clear reports that help autonomy engineers quickly understand test outcomes risks and regressions.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Physics or a related technical field

(or equivalent practical experience)

Ability and willingness to travel for test support

Familiarity with scripting languages preferably Python for automation and data analysis

Strong organizational skills with experience managing schedules or coordinating technical workflows

Ability to learn new tools and systems quickly

Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and collaborating with engineers

Bonus Qualifications

Experience working with simulation environments or game engines

Exposure to robotics automotive systems or autonomous vehicles

Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and issue tracking tools (JIRA or similar)

Experience in test engineering QA verification or validation

Understanding of basic vehicle dynamics or motion planning concepts

Additional Details

Engineering Levels: L1 L3

Number of Openings: 5

Work Location: Onsite (Bay Area Austin or Miami)

Contract Duration: 10 months (anticipated March December starting ASAP)