Test Operations Research Analyst III - Project Based

This is a project-based employee role supporting the initial development phase of our autonomous vehicle platforms. Development phases of this nature typically span up to project completion (typically 2-4 years), though scope and duration are driven by business needs.

About Us

At Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), we are a global leader in vehicle automation solutions. Our technology enables safe, efficient, and scalable automation for industries such as solar, agriculture, construction, landscaping, and more. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, ASI continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in autonomous technology. Our Mission is to help you reach your potential through innovative robotic solutions. We pride ourselves in our core values: Atononmy, Safe, Simple, Transparent, Growth, Humble, and Attention to Detail.

About The Role

As a Test Operations Research Analyst, you are responsible for using advanced analytical and mathematical methods to optimize the design of experiments and data collection plans needed to verify and validate ASI's robot systems. You will shape test plans, test suites, and test cases to find statistical efficiencies; work with an agile test team to execute manual and automated tests; lead and organize robot system, instrumentation, and human data collection efforts; analyze data for trends and key metrics; ensure adequate statistical proof and traceability of tests for requirements fulfilment and functional safety certification; and report test findings to help ASI understand system capabilities, readiness, risks, and mitigations. You will help test everything from individual components to fully integrated, autonomous robot systems for a variety of industries.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program and engineering teams, industry experts, and test team members to understand the concept of operations (CONOP), planned use cases, and design test and data collection plans to assess engineering and customer requirements
• Develop and implement mathematically and statistically sound tests, experiments, models, and simulations to predict robot system performance, reliability, and potential failure points during test and fielding
• Design end-to-end data collection plans to incorporate and measure relevant data from robot systems, instrumentation, development teams, testers, and end users for the lifecycle of the system; oversee the daily collection, collation, and analysis of meta, instrumentation, and human data
• Analyze large datasets from tests to derive insights on system performance, identify trends, and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics (Mean Time To Intervention, percentage of autonomy, etc.); ensure test results meet exit criteria and provide prioritized, data-driven recommendations to design and development teams
• Identify, define, procure, calibrate, and manage test instrumentation and requirements; help define test track requirements and architect custom test fixtures, instrumentation, and hardware-in-the-loop/software-in-the-loop (HIL/SIL) systems to simulate real-world conditions and deliver needed test results
• Design, develop, organize, prioritize, and execute comprehensive test plans, test suites, test cases, and data collection plans for the full lifecycle of the robot system, including hardware, software, and integrated systems
• Work with SDETs and other test team members to create and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using scripting languages like Python or C to improve efficiency, reliability, durability, and other automated test coverage
•  Work with Mechatronic and Software Quality Assurance team members to perform hands-on testing and debugging of embedded and system-level mechanical, electrical, software, and communications systems on prototype and production systems, including embedded firmware and Mobius command and control software
• Work with engineering teams, test teams, and end users to determine appropriate measures and metrics; implement integrated autonomous and human-in-the-loop data collection plans; analyze and post-process test data to identify success criteria, trends, root causes of failures/bugs
• Work closely with test, system, software, mechatronic, reliability, and other engineers, technical writers, technical trainers, and more to understand system requirements and align development, test, and fielding activities
• Author data collection plans; organize and document findings and results; track issues and results to requirements; and author detailed analysis and test reports
  
  

Qualifications

Level 1:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Systems Engineering, or a related quantitative field
• 0-3 years of experience in a technical analysis, operations research, or appropriate test role, preferably with complex robotic systems and robust data collection plans
• Exceptional critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities, with a strong aptitude for organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data
• Proficiency with Python, C , MATLAB, and/or other analytics tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical or analytical information clearly to diverse audiences
• Understanding of requirements and system engineering principles (System V, etc.)
• Understanding of test and product development lifecycles
• Familiarity with test instrumentation and with human and system data collection
• Experience with version control systems (Git, etc.)
• Experience with Jira, JAMA, and/or other development/bug and requirements/test traceability software
  
  

Level 2

• All Level 1 requirements
• 3-7 years of experience in a technical analysis, operations research, or appropriate test role, preferably with complex robotic systems and robust data collection plans
  
  

Level 3

• All Level 2 requirements
• 7-10 years of experience in a technical analysis, operations research, or appropriate test role, preferably with complex robotic systems and robust data collection plans
  
  

Level 4

• All Level 3 requirements
• 10 years of experience in a technical analysis, operations research, or appropriate test role, preferably with complex robotic systems and robust data collection plans
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, or another relevant discipline
• Prior experience with robotics or autonomous systems
• Familiarity with common robotics tools and libraries (ROS/ROS2, etc.)
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)/software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing and/or simulation environments (Gazebo, etc.)
• Understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and communication protocols (CAN, I2C, SPI, etc.)
  
  

Benefits

ASI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401K Retirement Plan
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plan
• Life Insurance Options
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
  
  

EEO Statement

At Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. ASI complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Your employment with ASI will be "at-will", meaning that either you or ASI may terminate your employment at any time for any reason, with or without cause.