Autonomy & Fleet Test Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Talentify; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Actalent in Chillicothe, IL seeks a Systems Engineer focusing on MineStar Fleet test engineering and autonomy software validation. You will develop and execute test plans, perform SIL tests in simulated environments, and manage large VM-based labs to mirror customer deployments.

The role requires 5+ years in complex systems testing, strong Linux/Windows Server skills, VMware experience, and onsite work. Shift options include 1st or 2nd, with a contract arrangement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with complex systems in a test engineering or systems engineering capacity.
• Proven experience developing, writing, and executing detailed test plans.
• Strong debugging skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues across software and system components.
• Hands-on experience with Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing.
• Proficiency with Linux operating systems.
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems, including Windows Server environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Ability and willingness to work fully onsite.
• Ability to work assigned shift hours (1st or 2nd shift as scheduled).

Responsibilities

• Support the MineStar Fleet application and associated autonomous hauling products used to operate autonomous mining trucks and staff vehicles.
• Develop, write, and execute detailed test plans for complex systems, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional, performance, and integration scenarios.
• Perform heavy test engineering activities, including software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing, to validate autonomous systems in simulated environments.
• Utilize simulators to create realistic, virtual mining site conditions and run the product as it would be used by customers in the field.
• Administer and manage a large virtualized environment of approximately 1,000 virtual machines used to simulate worksite environments for testing applications and network infrastructure.
• Use VMware to create, configure, back up, and manage virtual machines and support a dedicated server cluster environment.
• Work with Windows Server and Linux operating systems to deploy, configure, and maintain autonomy onboard software on virtual machines.
• Support and participate in upgrades to Windows Server 2022 within the isolated test environment.
• Debug issues across software, network, and system layers, identifying root causes and collaborating with team members to implement fixes.
• Apply IP networking knowledge to configure and troubleshoot network connectivity within an isolated VLAN segmented specifically for this team.
• Collaborate with autonomy and fleet management teams to ensure test environments accurately reflect customer deployments and operational scenarios.
• Document test results, issues, and configurations clearly to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Contribute to the scalability lab operations by running tests that evaluate performance, scalability, and reliability of the autonomy and fleet management solutions.

Skills

Test engineering

SIL testing

Linux

Windows Server

VMware

Python scripting

IP networking

Autonomy software

onsite work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in related technical discipline

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

Actalent in Chillicothe, IL seeks a Systems Engineer focusing on MineStar Fleet test engineering and autonomy software validation. You will develop and execute test plans, perform SIL tests in simulated environments, and manage large VM-based labs to mirror customer deployments.

The role requires 5+ years in complex systems testing, strong Linux/Windows Server skills, VMware experience, and onsite work. Shift options include 1st or 2nd, with a contract arrangement.