Company Overview:

Robotic Research has provided vehicle autonomy solutions for over 20 years and is a global leader in self-driving technology. Our AutoDrive® autonomy kit is designed to tackle the industry’s greatest challenges from GPS-denied environments to mixed-traffic and unpaved roads. The commercial division, RR.AI, works with trusted OEM partners to deliver these autonomous solutions across the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Saudi Arabia. The defense division of Robotic Research designs and implements solutions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics, enhance situational awareness, and save lives by extending the warfighter’s reach through transformable robots, automated vehicles, and GPS-denied localization devices.

We offer a fast-paced environment where innovation comes first, and a breadth and depth of skills, knowledge, and interests are highly valued. We are leading this dynamic revolution in technology with team members throughout the U.S. including our main offices in Clarksburg, MD and San Antonio, TX.

Citizenship Requirements: Due to the type of information accessible in this position, all applicants must be U.S citizens or nationals, lawful permanent or temporary U.S. residents, or lawful asylees or refugees. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered for this position. 

Position Responsibilities: 

The Systems Test Engineer will be responsible for…

• 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

Office Location: Clarksburg, MD

Tele-work Opportunities: On-site

Travel Requirements: 

• Travel may be required (up to 10%)

Benefits: 

Robotic Research is excited to offer the following benefits:

• Company holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental & vision plans
• 401k 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.

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.