
Senior System Test Engineer – Vehicle Testing
Torc Robotics
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Ann Arbor • Missouri • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $139,000 - $166,800 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Define and own vehicle-level test strategy aligned to safety goals and system requirements
- Develop and maintain detailed test cases and specifications for autonomous driving functions
- Derive test coverage from requirements, HARA/FMEA outputs, ASIL levels, and SOTIF analyses
- Design and execute structured test scenarios across perception, planning, and control systems
- Lead closed-course and on-road vehicle testing across a variety of ODD conditions
- Develop and implement post-processing scripts (Python/MATLAB) to assess pass/fail criteria and automate analysis
- Investigate, triage, and document system-level defects and anomalies identified during testing
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to propose and implement corrective actions
- Own contributions to safety case closure, including traceability, test evidence, and defect reporting
- Produce clear and comprehensive technical reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and regulatory audiences
- Ensure all testing activities align with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company protocols.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Robotics, Automotive Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in autonomous vehicles, ADAS, robotics, or safety-critical system testing
- Strong experience developing test cases from:
- System requirements
- Safety goals and ASIL classifications
- Scenario-based safety analyses (ODDs, edge cases, SOTIF scenarios)
- Practical knowledge of:
- ISO 26262 (Functional Safety)
- ISO 21448 (SOTIF)
- Experience with vehicle-level testing and real-world validation environments
- Strong understanding of perception systems, sensor fusion, and ML validation challenges
- Experience with:
- CAN and Ethernet-based automotive systems
- Data logging and vehicle debugging tools
- ROS/ROS2 or similar robotics middleware
- Strong scripting skills (Python and/or MATLAB) for data analysis and post-processing
- Proven ability to investigate system behavior, identify root causes, and translate findings into actionable insights
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits
- A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
- 401K plan with a 6% employer match
- Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
- Company-wide holiday office closures
- AD+D and Life Insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
test strategytest casesHARAFMEAASILSOTIFvehicle testingdata analysisscriptingsensor fusion
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingleadershipdocumentationanalytical thinkingattention to detailcross-functional teamworkroot cause analysispresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeISO 26262ISO 21448