About the role
- Location: Tucson, AZ (AZ-Tucson-Proving Ground — On-Site Full Time)
- Start Date / End Date: August 17, 2026 – August 17, 2028 (24 Months)
- Schedule: 40 hours per week (1st Shift)
- Equipment: Client provided (client will provide assets)
- Interview Process: 1 Round (Virtual/Phone Panel Interview)
- Number of Openings: 1
Position Overview
This position serves as an Autonomous Truck Integration and Validation Engineer on the 1st shift proving grounds team. The primary mission of this team is to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of autonomous haul trucks and machinery through rigorous real-world test execution, data analysis, and cross-functional defect reporting.
Top 3 Required Skills
- Vehicle Test & Validation / On-Machine Testing — 2 to 4 years
- Complex System Troubleshooting (Mechanical, Electrical, or Software) — 2 to 4 years
- Computer Literacy & Technical Reporting (Windows OS, test plan documentation) — 2 to 4 years
Additional Desired Skills
- Linux / Ubuntu Operating Systems
- Autonomous System Architectures (Perception, Planning, Positioning)
- Reading Electrical Schematics & Schematics Analysis
- Heavy Equipment / Mining / Off-Highway Vehicle Domain Knowledge
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is an adaptable, hands-on test or validation engineer with 2 to 4 years of experience working directly with vehicles, heavy machinery, or complex control systems. They thrive in rugged, field-testing environments and combine good troubleshooting capabilities with clear written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with off-site software teams.