AI Test Automation Engineer

RFA Engineering () supports industry-leading clients through the full software development lifecycle to build cutting-edge precision agriculture machine guidance vehicle automation and autonomy applications. We are seeking passionate talented engineers to work on exciting projects using the latest tools and technologies including robotics computer-vision machine learning IoT cloud computing and much more. Collaborate with a team of industry experts onsite at our clients world-class engineering center and contribute to developing innovative solutions that drive sustainable agriculture practices.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.

AI Test Automation Engineer

We are seeking multiple AI Test Automation Engineers to help transform and modernize software testing through the use of artificial intelligence intelligent automation and advanced data-driven tools. This team will focus on creating smarter faster and more scalable approaches to software validation by leveraging AI-assisted workflows automation technologies intelligent agents and advanced analytics.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems building innovative tools and applying AI technologies to real-world engineering and operational challenges.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop AI-assisted tools and workflows that improve software testing efficiency and productivity
• Design and implement intelligent automation solutions for regression testing and validation activities
• Create AI-enabled systems for anomaly detection issue identification and automated analysis
• Build tools that assist with test planning test execution reporting and diagnostics
• Develop scripts utilities dashboards and integrations that automate repetitive engineering tasks
• Leverage machine learning agentic AI large language models or intelligent agents to improve engineering workflows
• Analyze testing data and system behavior to identify trends inefficiencies and optimization opportunities
• Integrate automation tools with APIs databases cloud services and existing engineering platforms
• Collaborate with engineering software and test teams to understand pain points and develop scalable solutions
• Rapidly prototype and evaluate proof-of-concept AI solutions
• Contribute to long-term strategies focused on transforming software testing and engineering operations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on smarter and more autonomous testing processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering Software Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience with software development automation or engineering tool development
• Experience programming in Python JavaScript C or similar languages
• Strong understanding of automation concepts scripting and workflow optimization
• Experience working with APIs data processing or systems integration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI/ML technologies large language models or agentic AI systems
• Experience building intelligent automation tools or AI-assisted workflows
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks data analytics or anomaly detection techniques
• Experience with cloud platforms databases or distributed systems
• Experience integrating with engineering or testing platforms
• Familiarity with software testing validation or DevOps workflows
• Experience with telemetry logging or real-time data analysis tools
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Experience using AI coding assistants or AI-enhanced development tools

Desired Attributes

• Passion for AI automation and emerging technologies
• Creative mindset focused on solving problems in new ways
• Strong curiosity and willingness to experiment with new tools and approaches
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently on ambiguous challenges
• Interest in transforming traditional engineering processes through intelligent automation
• Ability to balance rapid innovation with practical engineering solutions

Pay Range: $90000-$150000 Commensurate with experience

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural construction mining recreational industrial and special machines. Our work includes concept development product design documentation problem-solving simulation optimization and testing of components systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis branch office in Dubuque IA and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

Competitive Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• TelaDoc Healthiest You
• Supplemental Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• HSA for Medical Expenses
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

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