Autonomy V&V Systems Engineer — Simulation & On-Road Testing

Kodiak; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package including equity and bonuses

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Flexible PTO and generous leave policies

Dog-friendly office

Wellbeing benefits and gym partnerships

Job summary

A leading autonomous technology company based in Detroit is seeking a Verification and Validation (V&V) System Engineer to ensure the safe operation of self-driving vehicles through rigorous testing methods. The role involves developing structured test plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and analyzing results to drive improvements. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Robotics or related field and have strong experience in systems integration and testing. Competitive compensation is offered along with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in verification and validation for autonomous vehicles.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time for site testing.
• Hands-on testing experience at a test facility.

Responsibilities

• Define verification methods across multiple test environments.
• Develop structured test plans for core autonomy features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute new tests.
• Analyze test results to identify unexpected behaviors.

Skills

Verification and validation

Systems integration

Autonomy testing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, MechE/EE, System Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Python

C++

ElasticSearch

Requirements management tools

Job description

A leading autonomous technology company based in Detroit is seeking a Verification and Validation (V&V) System Engineer to ensure the safe operation of self-driving vehicles through rigorous testing methods. The role involves developing structured test plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and analyzing results to drive improvements. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Robotics or related field and have strong experience in systems integration and testing. Competitive compensation is offered along with extensive benefits.