Senior Field Tester — Autonomous Vehicle Validation

Autonomous Solutions; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Generous HSA contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

PTO, Paid Holidays, Flextime

Job summary

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) seeks an experienced Field Tester III to validate autonomous vehicle software through real-world and simulation testing. You will help refine validation strategies, run scalability tests, and troubleshoot complex system behaviors across field and simulated environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing with test vehicles and supporting infrastructure, collaboration with engineering, and contributing to automation efforts for more efficient validation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, hardware testing, validation engineering, or quality assurance roles.
• Experience working in both real-world and simulation-based testing environments.
• Familiarity with validating complex software systems, ideally within robotics or autonomous systems.
• Basic scripting experience using Python, Bash, or similar tools for automation or data analysis.
• Experience troubleshooting complex system behaviors during validation or field testing.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support advanced validation testing of autonomous vehicle software in both real-world and simulation environments.
• Develop and execute scalability and system validation strategies to ensure reliable system performance.
• Troubleshoot complex system behaviors observed during testing and work with engineering teams to diagnose root causes.
• Contribute to test automation by implementing basic scripting solutions using tools such as Python or Bash.
• Analyze test data and system performance metrics to identify trends and potential areas for improvement.
• Operate and test construction or heavy equipment vehicles during controlled test operations following required safety protocols.
• Work closely with engineering and scrum teams to conduct validation testing for new software releases.
• Document and track defects using tools such as Jira and Jama.
• Support integration testing involving onboard and offboard systems and supporting test infrastructure.
• Provide input into improving testing methodologies, validation frameworks, and operational testing processes.
• Participate in both on-site and off-site test operations as required to support program objectives.

Skills

Software testing

Validation engineering

Quality assurance

Python scripting

Tools

Jira

Jama

Python

Bash

Job description

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) seeks an experienced Field Tester III to validate autonomous vehicle software through real-world and simulation testing. You will help refine validation strategies, run scalability tests, and troubleshoot complex system behaviors across field and simulated environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing with test vehicles and supporting infrastructure, collaboration with engineering, and contributing to automation efforts for more efficient validation.