Autonomous Truck Validation Engineer

Education Required-Degree: Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum-In lieu of a degree: Experience in testing or developing control systems, vehicles, engines, or technologies such as autonomy-Years of Experience: 2–4 years-Internships: Accepted as job experience-Comparable Background: Vehicle test or validation space; working with equipment the company producesSkills Required-Computer literate (Windows operating system)-Troubleshooting issues in complex systemsDesired:-Ubuntu or Linux operating systems-Test planning/documentation-Electrical schematics-Autonomous systems such as perception, planning, or positioningSoft Skills-Problem Solving-Ability to communicate technical information-Ability to work independently-Teamwork-Time ManagementDisqualifiers / Red Flags / Overqualifications-Those who are not able and not willing to frequently ascend and descend to machines while carrying a backpackJob Responsibilities-Creating and/or updating test and development plans for autonomous haul truck testing-Executing testing on autonomous drills-Analyzing test data-Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or software issues for autonomous haul trucks-Thoroughly documenting and communicating issues found during testing-Writing test reports and giving recommendations based on testing-Hands-on experience with large machines in real-world scenarios-Understanding autonomy systems (hardware, software, customer usage)-Test and validation planning for autonomous systems and machinery-On-machine testing to ensure system functionality and reliability-Data analysis to derive insights and improve system performance-Collaboration with software developers to align technical requirements-Customer interaction to understand needs and feedback for product improvement-Collaboration through in-person or virtual meetings, email, instant messaging, or face-to-face communication-Interfacing with onsite expert operators and Peoria software developers via Teams meetings