Autonomous System Test Engineer I

Daimler Vehículos Comerciales México, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k company match

Paid vacation 4 weeks

13 holidays

Parental leave (8 weeks)

Healthcare plans

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking engineers to support validation activities for a fail-operational vehicle platform. You will develop and execute system-level tests, participate in campaigns, analyze results, and contribute to the validation of highly automated truck systems.

This role targets engineers early in their careers in autonomous systems, vehicle testing, and functional safety. The position offers a hybrid schedule in Portland, OR with 4 days in-office and 1 day remote, and a

Qualifications

• Experience developing, reviewing and executing test cases.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work with remote locations across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Support validation strategies for highly automated vehicle platforms.
• Plan and execute tests and test campaigns.
• Analyze results and investigate issues.
• Contribute to validation planning and milestone tracking.
• Interact with functional safety teams to support safety objectives.

Skills

Test development

Teamwork

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, CS, EE or ME

Job description

Inside the Role Daimler Truck has been at the forefront of transportation innovation for more than 130 years, from pioneering commercial vehicle technologies to bringing the first automated commercial vehicle to public roads. Today, we are advancing highly automated driving systems toward series production and building the next generation of safe, reliable, and efficient autonomous trucks. We are seeking engineers who are passionate about innovation, safety, and sustainable transportation and who want to help shape the future of mobility.

In this role, you will support validation activities for a fail-operational vehicle platform designed to maintain safe operation under fault conditions. Working with a global team of engineers, you will develop and execute system-level and vehicle-level tests, participate in test campaigns, analyze results, investigate issues, and contribute to the validation of highly automated truck systems. This position is ideal for engineers early in their careers who are interested in autonomous systems, vehicle testing, systems engineering, and functional safety. You will gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge automated driving technologies while developing the technical and leadership skills needed to grow into a key contributor in autonomous vehicle validation.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a startingsalary range of $71,000 to $91,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience

Benefits include 401kcompany contribution with company match up to8% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 13+ calendar holidays;8 weekspaidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of validation strategies utilizing innovative tools and processes to meet testing needs for highly automated vehicle platforms
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines in fast-paced, iterative development cycles
• Plan and execute test campaigns involving multiple stakeholders, and participants from both internal and external departments
• Develop conclusions from testing, present results and investigate issues
• Contribute to validation planning, milestone tracking, and implementation of the overall validation concept
• Interact with engineers responsible for the functional safety concept to ensure validation activities support safety objectives
• Keep up to date with the latest technologies and regulations in the field of L4 system validation
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and tools
• Execute vehicle and system-level testing at proving grounds, test tracks, and laboratory environments
• Analyze vehicle data logs, CAN traces, and test results to identify issues and support root‑cause investigations
• Support fault‑injection, integration, and troubleshooting activities to validate system behavior under normal and degraded operating conditions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, computer science, electrical or mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited college/university
• Experience developing, reviewing and executing test cases
• An attached resume is required
• Commercial Driver’s License or ability to acquire one within 1 year of accepting position is required
• Excellent teamwork skills combined with a strong desire to continuously improve the product
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to work and collaborate with remote locations over different time zones required
• Ability to travel domestically required

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in automotive or aerospace product development related to product validation and/or functional safety (e.g. ISO 26262) is preferred
• Experience with validation processes and fault analysis techniques, such as FMEA/FTA
• Experience with change management and deploying new software tools in a cross‑functional environment
• Experience with systems engineering is preferred
• Experience working with vehicle measurement systems and logging devices preferred
• Understanding of CAN based tools such as CANalyzer and CANape is preferred
• Experience working with system level HiL or bench testing environments is preferred

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in‑person collaboration.

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At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting‑edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

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