Autonomous Systems Validation Engineer

Pittsburgh Robotics Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UPMC health coverage with FSA or HSA

Dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Free catered lunch every day with ave<

31 Days of PTO (including holidays)

Comp time for company travel

Job summary

Carnegie Robotics LLC in Pittsburgh seeks a highly skilled Validation Engineer to lead V&V for autonomous systems. You will define test plans, build benches, and run simulations to validate software and hardware integration in challenging off-road environments.

The role requires strong technical writing, Python/C++ data analysis, and hands-on instrumentation of autonomous vehicles, with collaboration across hardware and software teams. Excellent communication and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent technical writing to produce reproducible test plans and validation reports.
• Proficiency in Python or C++ for data analysis and tooling.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and vehicle sensors.
• Familiarity with software config mgmt, CAD tools, and project mgmt software.
• Strong ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Author comprehensive test strategy, plans, and success criteria for off-road autonomous systems.
• Design and develop test benches and automated testers for validation and HIL testing.
• Program and run automated tests in simulation environments (CARLA or similar).
• Instrument vehicles with sensors and DAQ hardware for field tests.
• Develop analysis tools to parse data, identify anomalies, and troubleshoot issues.
• Prepare formal risk and safety posture reports and track program risks.
• Collaborate with project, hardware, and software teams to verify requirements.

Skills

Technical Writing

Analysis

Programming

Instrumentation

Engineering Toolset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Tools

Git

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

JIRA

Costpoint

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Job description

Carnegie Robotics LLC in Pittsburgh seeks a highly skilled Validation Engineer to lead V&V for autonomous systems. You will define test plans, build benches, and run simulations to validate software and hardware integration in challenging off-road environments.

The role requires strong technical writing, Python/C++ data analysis, and hands-on instrumentation of autonomous vehicles, with collaboration across hardware and software teams. Excellent communication and safety focus are essential.