Job description
Robotic Research Autonomous Industries (RRAI) is looking for a Systems Test Engineer. The Test Engineer will have a background in EE or ME, some form of automation experience and be able to learn or have a current understanding of perception, motion control and localization.
RRAI designs, builds, and deploys autonomous and robotic solutions for some of the hardest problems in defense and commercial autonomous vehicles. In our fast pace environment, we're looking for strong critical assessment skills and the ability to work in an agile environment.
Office Location
: Clarksburg, MD
Travel Requirements : Travel up to 10%
Tele-work Opportunities : On-site
Position Responsibilities
- Reviewing design and architecture of the vehicle platform
- Developing test plans and procedures to fully test products and systems
- Developing and executing vehicle integration plans and test plans
- Training and supporting the test technicians conducting product and system testing
- Supporting design and development activities to ensure manufacturability and testability concerns are addressed.
- Analyzing test data to identify possible improvements to product designs and processes.
- Defining diagnostic test requirements for vehicle integration testing
- Collaborating with multi-functional teams, including system engineering, software engineering, mechanical/thermal engineering, operations, external vendors, and other partners to successfully bring-up prototype and development vehicles
- Debugging, triaging issues, performing root cause analysis, and identifying solutions
- Validating the vehicle platform to meet the specifications (Power, electrical and functionality)
- Designing and developing test hardware including test fixtures, and automated test equipment. This includes selecting test equipment and designing test stations, cables, and test interface adapters.
- Writing software to automate test procedures and data collection, suitable for test technicians to operate with minimal training.
- Additional duties may include some Systems Engineering tasks such as:
- Understand and verify traceability of system requirements to test plans and procedures.
- Developing hardware and software, interface control specifications
- Writing requirements and performance specifications
- Creating system interconnect and architecture diagrams
Required Skills & Abilities
- Experience and knowledge around instrumentation using a wide variety of sensors (strain gauges, thermocouples, load cells, etc.).
- Hands on. You are just as comfortable with a wrench as a keyboard. You are confident with automotive electronics and are familiar with communication protocols and tools such as Ethernet, CAN, LIN, 100BASE-T1
- Experience with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB and/or other programming languages suitable for data collection and analysis
- Working understanding of command-line Linux or similar operating system
- Candidate should be a flexible team player with good oral and written communication skills, and able to work effectively in a very fast-paced environment with team members from many different disciplines
Education & Experience
- BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical) or Computer Science.
- Junior positions require some experience in a development or production program, working in a Systems, Test, Quality and/or Product Engineering role.
- Mid-level positions require 5+ years of experience in in system test, automation, and root-cause analysis in fields similar in complexity to autonomous driving.
- Senior positions require 10+ years of experience in system test, automation, and root-cause analysis in fields similar in complexity to autonomous driving.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ISO-26262, ISO-21448, MIL-STD-882, or similar safety specifications
- Experience with specifications applicable to military ground vehicles including MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-1275.
- Experience with FCC Part 15, UL and/or CE certification testing.
- Experience with Altium, Eagle, or similar schematic capture and PCB layout tools
- Experience with the design and development of complex systems with mechanical, electrical, and software components
- Experience with ISO 9001 or AS 9100.
- Experience with autonomous robotic systems
Benefits:
Robotic Research is excited to offer the following benefits:
Company holidays
Flexible work schedules
Paid time off
Competitive medical, dental & vision plans401k contribution plan with up to 4% match
Employer paid short-term & long-term disability insurance
Employer paid life insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Relocation reimbursement for qualifying situations
Dog Friendly Office!
Tuition reimbursement
Discretional annual bonus and profit sharing
Employee assistance program
All benefits are subject to change. Please discuss with a member of the Robotic Research HR team for details.
Employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a thorough background screening and drug test.
Company Overview:
Robotic Research is a fast-growing, global leader in robotics and automated vehicle (AV) solutions. We were founded by pioneers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and have grown to become trusted partners to U.S. military services, municipalities, and commercial businesses. Our AutoDrive® autonomy kit helps tackle some of the AV industry’s toughest challenges, from self-driving in high-density urban environments to automated vehicles for off-road landscapes where there are no lines, signs, or GPS signals to guide you. To do this well, we need great people like you!
We’re fast-paced and entrepreneurial, with the stability of a company that’s succeeded for 20 years. For us, innovation comes first, supported by the key skills, knowledge, and passion our teams bring to the table.
PLUS: real advancement opportunities, excellent health and financial benefits, flex time, company outings and events, a CEO who wears jeans every day, and we’re dog-friendly, too! Come help us lead a dynamic revolution in technology with colleagues throughout the U.S., including our main offices in Clarksburg, MD and San Antonio, TX.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Statement:
At Robotic Research, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain curious & highly qualified individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, cultures, skills & perspectives. Robotic Research is committed to building a diverse team and is proud to be and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Benefits:
Robotic Research Autonomous Industries (RRAI) is excited to offer the following benefits:
- 18 Company Holidays for 2023
- Flexible work schedules and a casual work environment
- Generous PTO policy
- Competitive medical, dental & vision plans
- 401k contribution plan with up to 4% match
- Company paid Basic Life, STD, LTD, Legal & ID Protection plans
- Voluntary life insurance
- Education reimbursement program
- Pet friendly offices
- Pet Insurance
- Opportunities for learning and advancement
- Employee assistance program options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee engagement and family friendly events
- Weekly catered lunches and fully stocked beverage fridges available free for staff
- Full-service latte/cappuccino/coffee machine in each building
Company Overview:
RRAI is an industry-leading vehicle autonomy company providing autonomous driving solutions for defense, commercial and municipal applications. Founded in 2002, the Company has leveraged twenty years of experience customizing autonomous solutions to apply best practices across verticals and become a trusted technology partner to the public and private sectors. From people to platforms, at home or overseas, RRAI is driven to make the way you move smarter, safer, and more efficient. To date, our vehicle-agnostic Autonomy Kit has been deployed on four continents in over 10 countries. RRAI is currently developing and deploying autonomous solutions for several commercial OEMs including New Flyer, GILLIG, Mack, and Gaussin. In 2023, AutoDrive will be deployed on CTFastrak as the first automated bus operating in revenue service in North America.
To learn more about us, please check out the links below:
RR.AI
RRAI LinkedIn
Our Culture Video
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Statement: At Robotic Research, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop, and retain curious & highly qualified individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, cultures, skills & perspectives. Robotic Research is committed to building a diverse team and is proud to be and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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