Autonomous Vehicle Test & Validation Engineer

RFA Engineering ( is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking a growth-oriented candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will be onsite at our client's Tucson, AZ testing facility working with their mining equipment. Significant time will be spent on the equipment potentially in desert conditions.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Autonomous Vehicle Test & Validation Engineer

In this role you will support the integration and validation of autonomous heavy-equipment systems. This position will perform hands-on machine testing, investigate mechanical, electrical, and software issues, analyze test data, and document system performance.

Responsibilities

• Create and update test and development plans for autonomous haul-truck systems.
• Execute on-machine testing of autonomous mining equipment.
• Support the integration and validation of autonomous vehicle hardware and software.
• Analyze test data to evaluate system functionality and performance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues involving complex machine systems.
• Reproduce, investigate, and document issues identified during testing.
• Write detailed test reports and provide recommendations based on test results.
• Communicate test findings and technical issues to software developers and other engineering stakeholders.
• Review machine behavior and system performance against established test requirements.
• Work directly with onsite equipment operators to coordinate testing activities.
• Support validation activities involving autonomous-system technologies such as perception, planning, and positioning.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics when investigating machine issues.
• Maintain accurate test documentation and communicate project status to the engineering team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• In place of a degree, relevant experience testing or developing control systems, vehicles, engines, or autonomous technologies may be considered.
• Two or more years of relevant engineering, testing, validation, or product-development experience.
• Internship experience may be considered toward the experience requirement.
• Experience testing or validating vehicles, mobile equipment, control systems, or other complex technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Desired Attributes

• Experience developing test plans, procedures, and technical reports.
• Experience working with large mobile equipment, off-highway machinery, or mining equipment.
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle or machine systems.
• Understanding of autonomous perception, planning, or positioning technologies.
• Experience troubleshooting integrated mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
• Experience reading electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with Ubuntu or other Linux operating systems.
• Experience analyzing machine or vehicle test data.
• Previous experience in vehicle testing, systems integration, product validation, or controls validation.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000 commensurate with experience

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Eden Prairie, MN, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

Competitive Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

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Salary : $70,000 - $90,000