Senior Systems Test Engineer

Magna International; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna New Mobility is seeking a Senior System Test Engineer in Lowell, MA to lead system-level test strategies for autonomous mobile robot platforms. You will collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams to verify functionality, ensure requirements coverage, and drive test process improvements.

You will develop validation strategies for autonomy features, navigation, fleet management, and safety-critical functions, while guiding root-cause investigations and maintaining traceability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience required.
• 7+ years of experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, or similar fields.
• Strong understanding of robotic sensors, including LiDAR, cameras, localization systems, and safety scanners.
• Familiarity with robot navigation, perception, controls, and fleet management systems.
• Hands-on experience with system-level testing of complex electromechanical or robotics systems.
• Familiarity with requirements management and test case traceability tools (TestRail, DOORS, Jama).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, particularly in integrated HW/SW environments.
• Experience with Agile development practices and issue-tracking tools such as JIRA

Responsibilities

• Own system-level validation and integration strategies for autonomous mobile robot platforms.
• Lead verification and validation efforts for autonomy features, navigation systems, fleet management capabilities, and safety-critical functions.
• Develop risk-based testing approaches that identify operational edge cases, failure modes, and system vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with requirements and program milestones.
• Lead root cause investigations of complex field and validation failures, utilizing logs, telemetry, system diagnostics, and structured troubleshooting methods to drive corrective actions.
• Validate autonomous navigation, docking, charging, payload handling, fleet management, and safety-related behaviors across lab and customer deployment environments.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and results using industry-standard tools.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks, diagnostic tools, and data analysis solutions to improve test coverage, repeatability, and execution efficiency.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes, assess product risks, and clearly communicate validation status and release readiness.

Skills

Robotics experience

System-level testing

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Agile development

JIRA

Education

Bachelor's in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

TestRail

DOORS

Jama

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Magna New Mobility is a business unit inside Magna International leveraging Magna’s technology building blocks, developing new capabilities, and entering new markets and use cases. Our products include advanced solutions for urban markets, industrial intralogistics, commercial and autonomous vehicles.

Magna New Mobility is also creating advanced software solutions that integrate with next-generation hardware. Our software is a core driver - turning our hardware into smart, integrated platforms for partners eager to advance the mobility sector.

Magna's New Mobility group is not just about building individual technologies; we aim to create integrated solutions that address the complex challenges of moving people efficiently and cost effectively in the 21st century. Join us in advancing and shaping the future of mobility.

Job Responsibilities

Magna is seeking a Senior System Test Engineer to join our New Mobility team in Lowell, Massachusetts. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and execution of system‑level test strategies for our Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) product line.

You will collaborate closely with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to verify product functionality, ensure requirements coverage, and drive continuous improvement in test processes. You will play a key role in shaping verification methodologies, improving automation frameworks, influencing system architecture decisions, and ensuring our products meet the highest standards for safety, quality, and performance.

This is a full‑time onsite position working with cutting‑edge robotics technology and contributing to the growth of next‑generation autonomous mobility solutions.

What You Will Be Doing In This Role

• Own system-level validation and integration strategies for autonomous mobile robot platforms.
• Lead verification and validation efforts for autonomy features, navigation systems, fleet management capabilities, and safety-critical functions.
• Develop risk-based testing approaches that identify operational edge cases, failure modes, and system vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with requirements and program milestones.
• Lead root cause investigations of complex field and validation failures, utilizing logs, telemetry, system diagnostics, and structured troubleshooting methods to drive corrective actions.
• Validate autonomous navigation, docking, charging, payload handling, fleet management, and safety-related behaviors across lab and customer deployment environments.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and results using industry‑standard tools.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks, diagnostic tools, and data analysis solutions to improve test coverage, repeatability, and execution efficiency.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes, assess product risks, and clearly communicate validation status and release readiness.
  
  

What You Should Bring To This Role

• Bachelor's in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent work experience required.
• 7+ years of experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, or similar fields.
• Strong understanding of robotic sensors, including LiDAR, cameras, localization systems, and safety scanners.
• Familiarity with robot navigation, perception, controls, and fleet management systems.
• Hands‑on experience with system‑level testing of complex electromechanical or robotics systems.
• Familiarity with requirements management and test case traceability tools (e.g., TestRail, DOORS, Jama).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, particularly in integrated HW/SW environments.
• Experience with Agile development practices and issue‑tracking tools such as JIRA
  
  

Hiring Base Salary Range: $85,670 - $159,110 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). In addition to base salary, some positions are eligible for an annual performance based bonus.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Corporate