Autonomous Systems Validation Engineer (MineStar Command)

Cintal, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays per year

2 weeks of paid time off per year

Medical insurance incl. dental and vis

Life and disability coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Relocation reimbursement

Yearly bonus

Job summary

Cintal, Inc. is seeking a systems validation engineer to support the development, validation, and testing of autonomous mining and haulage systems.

You will plan and execute validation activities for MineStar products, create test plans, investigate issues, and collaborate with software, hardware, and field teams to ensure release readiness. Candidates have a bachelor’s in engineering or CS and 3+ years in validation, with strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, CS, or related field.
• 3+ years in systems engineering, testing, validation, or integration.
• Experience with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with autonomous systems or industrial automation.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation plans, test procedures, and cases for autonomous mining systems.
• Perform system-level testing of vehicle and fleet management features.
• Analyze results, identify defects, support root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and product engineering to verify fixes.
• Support field testing and customer-focused validation activities.
• Ensure products meet quality, performance, safety requirements before release.

Skills

System-level testing

Root-cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Test planning

Validation reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science or related field

Tools

Defect tracking tools

Test management software

Lab instrumentation

Job description

BENEFITS:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
• Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
• 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
• Yearly bonus based on company performance

JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:

• Support the development, validation, and testing of autonomous mining and haulage systems.
• Plan, develop, and execute validation activities for MineStar products and software features.
• Create test plans, test procedures, and validation reports to support product development and release readiness.
• Validate system functionality and performance in proving-ground and field test environments.
• Investigate, reproduce, troubleshoot, and document complex software, hardware, and system-level issues.
• Partner with development teams to identify root causes and verify corrective actions.
• Support integration testing involving onboard machine systems, software applications, network infrastructure, and related technologies.
• Analyze test data and provide recommendations to improve product quality, reliability, and customer experience.
• Collaborate with software developers, validation teams, field engineers, and support teams to resolve issues and enhance system performance.
• Support hardware and software installation, configuration, quality assurance, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute validation plans, test procedures, and test cases for autonomous mining and haulage systems.
• Perform system-level testing and validation of autonomous vehicle and fleet management features.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and support troubleshooting and root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and product engineering teams to verify issue resolution and product readiness.
• Support integration and validation of software, hardware, networking, and machine control systems.
• Document test activities, findings, validation results, and recommendations for product improvements.
• Assist with field testing, product evaluations, and customer-focused validation activities.
• Ensure products meet quality, performance, reliability, and safety requirements prior to release.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for testing processes, tools, and validation methodologies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality autonomous system solutions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, testing, validation, or integration.
• Experience with software/hardware troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with autonomous systems, vehicle technologies, or industrial automation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• System-level testing, validation, and verification experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with software, hardware, and network integration.
• Knowledge of test planning, test execution, and defect tracking tools.
• Experience analyzing system performance and test data.
• Familiarity with autonomous systems, vehicle technologies, or industrial automation systems.
• Understanding of software development and system engineering processes.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with autonomous systems, mining equipment, or vehicle control technologies.
• Familiarity with system integration, validation, and field testing activities.
• Knowledge of networking, communications, and diagnostic tools.
• Experience with data analysis, defect tracking, and test automation tools.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and technical documentation skills.
• Experience supporting customer-facing testing and product deployments.
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and reliability engineering practices.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and global team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.

Cintal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.