Simulation V&V Manager

Torc Robotics; United States; Remote; USD 161,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Torc Robotics is seeking a Simulation Test Manager to lead a team of simulation test engineers focused on virtual verification and validation of our autonomous truck. You will set strategic and technical direction, ensuring simulation-based evidence supports the safety case and aligns with ISO standards.

You will partner with Product, Systems, and Safety teams to translate requirements into V&V strategies, manage test campaigns, and evolve Torc’s Scenario Library for robust ODD coverage and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in engineering or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience leading virtual testing and simulation of perception and autonomous vehicle behavior.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), and ISO 8800 in a simulation context.
• Ability to define test strategy and translate requirements into V&V plans.
• Experience with scenario-based testing and OpenSCENARIO standard.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of simulation test engineers.
• Define and own the scaled simulation V&V strategy and roadmap.
• Ensure methods align with ISO standards for V&V.
• Translate requirements into simulation strategies and release-readiness criteria.
• Plan and oversee simulation test campaigns with resourcing and scheduling.
• Develop Torc’s Scenario Library for robust ODD coverage and traceability.
• Identify gaps and drive tool/test framework improvements.
• Communicate V&V status and risks to leadership via dashboards.

Skills

Simulation leadership

Python

SQL

Data analysis

ISO 26262

ISO 21448 SOTIF

ASAM OpenSCENARIO

Scenario-based testing

Cross-functional collaboration

V&V strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

OpenSCENARIO tools

Job description

What you will do:
As the Simulation Test Manager, you will lead a team of simulation test engineers responsible for the virtual verification and validation (V&V) of Torc’s autonomous truck. You will set the strategic and technical direction for the team, ensuring that simulation-based evidence for both perception and autonomous behavior supports Torc’s safety case and aligns with industry standards including ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO 8800, and ISO 26262. You will also partner with development, integration, and safety teams and be instrumental in growing the robustness and safety of our self-driving technology.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of simulation test engineers, setting clear goals, priorities, and development plans.
• Define and own the scaled simulation V&V strategy, roadmap, and technical direction for the team in support of Torc’s autonomous truck safety case.
• Ensure simulation test methods, processes, and evidence align with ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO 8800, and ISO 26262.
• Partner with Product, Systems, and Safety teams to translate requirements, hazardous, and ODD definitions into simulation V&V strategies and release-readiness criteria.
• Plan and oversee simulation test campaigns, including resourcing, scheduling, and delivery against program milestones.
• Guide the evolution of Torc’s Scenario Library, containing Abstract, Logical, and Concrete scenarios, to ensure robust ODD coverage and traceability to requirements.
• Identify testing gaps and drive requirements for new or improved test tools, simulation environments, and test frameworks; manage relationships with internal tools teams and external vendors to evolve Torc’s simulation and virtual testing toolchains.
• Review simulation results and communicate V&V status, risks, and findings to engineering leadership and stakeholders through dashboards and test reports.

What you’ll need to succeed:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field with 6+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 4+ years of experience.

• Experience leading virtual testing and simulation of perception and autonomous vehicle behavior.
• Working knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), and ISO 8800, and how they apply to simulation-based verification and validation.
• Experience defining test strategy and overseeing the development of simulation scenarios and Test cases with traceability to requirements.
• Familiarity with scenario-based testing and the ASAM OpenSCENARIO standard, especially Abstract and/or Logical Scenarios.
• Technical depth in Python and SQL for data analysis.
• Experience with software and system troubleshooting and problem-solving with specific focus on system-level analysis, fault isolation, and identification.
• Working knowledge of probability, statistics, and linear algebra, including their use in coverage and statistical validation arguments.
• Experience managing cross-functional partners, internal tools teams, and external simulation vendors.
• Experience effectively reporting progress and test results to leadership and stakeholders.
• Familiar with the state-of-the-art approaches of autonomous vehicle validation.

Bonus Points!
ADAS verification and validation experience.

• Experience contributing to safety cases or safety assurance arguments, including simulation tool qualification (e.g., ISO 26262 tool confidence).
• Experience with developing & validating sensor models, traffic vehicle models, and vehicle dynamics models.
• Experience evaluating and interacting with ROS based systems.
• Experience hiring, building, and scaling engineering teams.

Hiring Range for Job Opening

US Pay Range

$160,800 - $193,000 USD

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