Autonomy Test and Evaluation Engineer

SDFM; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus is seeking an Autonomy Test and Evaluation Engineer in the United States to define performance metrics, design simulation and flight test campaigns, and report measured autonomy performance by release. The role supports test events and provides data-driven analysis to engineers and customers.

Responsibilities include building regression test scenarios, reporting trends, and documenting test plans. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree, Python data-analysis skills, and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience testing robotic, autonomous, or flight systems.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and statistics.
• U.S. Person status due to ITAR/EAR data access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define performance metrics and acceptance criteria for autonomy functions.
• Design simulation and flight test campaigns to measure performance.
• Build scenario libraries for simulation-based regression testing.
• Analyze test results and report performance trends by release.
• Identify failure cases and provide them to autonomy engineers.
• Support customer test events and demonstrations with data and analysis.
• Document test plans, procedures, and reports.

Skills

Python for data analysis

Statistics and experimental design

Experience testing robotic/autonomous/

U.S. Person status

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering, or computer science

Tools

Gazebo

AirSim

Job description

About Powerus

Powerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.

Why Join Powerus

Powerus autonomy functions include navigation, target recognition, and GPS-denied operation. Customers require measured performance against defined requirements before a capability is fielded.

This role determines how that performance is measured and runs the measurement, in simulation and in flight. The scope is mission-level autonomy behavior; firmware release verification is performed by the Hardware-in-the-Loop Test team.

Position Overview

Powerus is seeking an Autonomy Test and Evaluation Engineer to define performance metrics, design simulation and flight test campaigns, and report the measured performance of autonomy functions by release.

Key Responsibilities

• Define performance metrics and acceptance criteria for autonomy functions
• Design simulation and flight test campaigns to measure performance
• Build scenario libraries for simulation-based regression testing
• Analyze test results and report performance trends by release
• Identify failure cases and provide them to autonomy engineers
• Support customer test events and demonstrations with data and analysis
• Document test plans, procedures, and reports

Qualifications

• Must be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SC
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering, or computer science, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience testing robotic, autonomous, or flight systems
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis
• Working knowledge of statistics and experimental designExperience with simulation environments
• U.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)); this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical data

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with perception or navigation performance evaluation
• Experience with Gazebo, AirSim, or comparable simulators
• Experience supporting developmental or operational test events
• Experience in defense test and evaluation
• Active or prior U.S. security clearance

What We Look For

Candidates should have defined performance metrics for an autonomous system and used the results to accept or reject a release.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Powerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.