Engineer- Autonomous Vehicle

SunSoft Technologies Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SunSoft Technologies Inc. in Detroit, MI, is seeking Experienced Engineers to advance autonomous vehicle development, testing, validation, and operations readiness. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, data collection, and cross-functional collaboration to keep test activities safe and efficient.

Candidates should demonstrate expertise in at least two of the listed areas and contribute to resolving hardware and software issues, validating configurations, and maintaining robust test processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with vehicle development, validation, and field testing.
• Ability to analyze diagnostics and test data to identify failures.
• Ability to document findings, risks, and corrective actions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot vehicle-level issues during development and testing.
• Validate software and system functionality against vehicle builds.
• Capture and analyze diagnostic data, event logs, and test information.
• Support vehicle build, retrofit, and maintenance activities.
• Provide status on vehicle health, issues, risks, and actions in meetings.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Experienced Engineers for autonomous vehicle development, testing, validation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational readiness. Technical issues arising during vehicle build, validation, field testing, and related operational activities, with the goal of supporting safe and efficient test execution. The candidate must possess demonstrable knowledge, technical skills and expertise in at least two of the following five areas:

1. Vehicle Troubleshooting and Support

• Troubleshoot vehicle-level issues encountered during development, validation, and field testing.
• Investigate system faults affecting vehicle readiness or test execution.
• Support structured root cause analysis and issue escalation.
• Recommend corrective actions and support verification of completed repairs or updates.
• Document findings, actions taken, open risks, and next steps.

2. Software and Systems Support

• Support validation of software and system functionality.
• Verify software and electronic control unit configurations against approved vehicle build information.
• Use TNA-provided proprietary software, diagnostic applications, engineering tools, data acquisition systems, and validation platforms.
• Collect, analyze, and document system data as required.
• Support software issue investigation, reproduction, and verification activities.

3. Vehicle Data Collection and Analysis

• Capture and review diagnostic data, event logs, traces, and test information.
• Support data collection during vehicle operation and testing.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle concerns, abnormalities, and corrective actions.
• Store and transfer collected information through TNA-approved repositories and collaboration systems.

4. Build and Validation Support

• Support vehicle build, retrofit, integration, repair, and maintenance activities.
• Verify installed hardware and software align with approved vehicle configuration requirements.
• Support test readiness reviews, validation events, and post-test issue resolution.
• Assist engineering teams with vehicle preparation and return-to-test activities.

5. Operational Support

• Participate in operational, engineering, planning, and status meetings as requested.
• Provide status reporting regarding vehicle health, technical issues, corrective actions, risks, and constraints.
• Support engineering teams during test events and other authorized program activities.