System Test Engineer - Agriculture Equipment

RFA Engineering; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Teladoc Healthiest You

Supplemental Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Long-Term Disability

Short-term Disability

Traditional 401k & Roth 401k

Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care

HSA for Medical Expenses

Bonus Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

EAP

Education Assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking an engineer to plan and execute performance and functionality tests of core software infrastructure for the next generation of machine automation and autonomy applications in agriculture and construction vehicles. Collaborate with robotics, computer-vision, ML, IoT, and cloud tech onsite at our client’s engineering center.

This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, including direct hire by customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software, Computer, Electrical, or Agricultural Systems Eng, or related exp.
• (1) Strong knowledge of agriculture or off-road equipment.
• (2) QA test planning and design experience.
• (3) Ability to interpret requirements, state diagrams, block diagrams, and test plans.
• (4) Proactive problem solver able to work independently.
• (5) Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• (6) Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Understand agriculture tech and application functionalities.
• Develop and deliver test strategy and plans for automated and manual testing of in-cab display apps.
• Maintain ownership of the overall software test plan and how to test, and how to measure effectiveness.
• Execute manual tests using test bench controllers and simulators.
• Reproduce defects reported externally.
• Decide on release readiness for pre-production and production apps.

Skills

Quality assurance

Test planning

Manual testing

Automation testing

Problem solving

Communication

Driver's license

Python (basic)

Education

Bachelors in Agricultural Engineering

Bachelors in Computer Science

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Bachelors in Software Engineering

Tools

Test bench controllers

Simulators

Python

Embedded systems knowledge

Job description

Job Category: Emb Sys Eng Dev/ Test

Requisition Number: SYSTE001834

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Urbandale, IA 50131, USA

Description

RFA Engineering ( www.rfamec.com ) supports industry-leading clients through the full software development lifecycle to build cutting-edge precision agriculture, machine guidance, vehicle automation and autonomy applications. We are seeking passionate, talented engineers to work on exciting projects using the latest tools and technologies including robotics, computer-vision, machine learning, IoT, cloud computing, and much more. Collaborate with a team of industry experts onsite at our client's world-class engineering center and contribute to developing innovative solutions that drive sustainable agriculture practices.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

This individual is tasked to plan and execute performance and functionality tests of core software infrastructure to support the next generation of machine automation and autonomy applications for agriculture and construction vehicles.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish a deep understanding of agriculture technologies and application functionalities

Develop and deliver software test strategy and test plans for automated and manual testing of in-cab display applications

• Maintain comprehensive ownership of an overall software test plan, with an understanding of what needs to be tested, howto test it, and how to measure the effectiveness of the efforts
• Execute manual tests using a combination of test bench controllers and simulators
• Reproduce defects identified by external sources
• Hold the final decision on sufficient project quality/readiness for release on pre-production and production applications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higherin Computer Science, Software, Computer,Electrical or Agricultural Systems Engineering, or significant related experience
• General machine knowledge of agriculture or off-road equipment and machinery
• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance test planning and design.
• Ability to interpret software requirements, state diagrams, block diagrams, and test plan documentation
• Must be a problem solver that is proactive, self-motivated,and able to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as technical writing ability.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

Desired Attributes

• Any basic experience with microcontrollers such as Arduino, RaspberryPi, or more complex embedded systems.
• Any understanding of python or other programming languages that would be used to execute downstream automated testing.
• General understanding and interest related to controllers, electronics, sensors, displays, cameras and other technologies that are commonly used in vehicles and intelligent systems.
• Willingness to adapt to a wide variety of technologies and architectures

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $65,000-$90,000 – Commensurate with experience

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

Competitive Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• TelaDoc Healthiest You
• Supplemental Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• HSA for Medical Expenses
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Novice

Novice

Soft Test - SIL

Novice

Soft Test - HIL

Novice

Education

Preferred

Bachelors of Science or better in Agricultural Engineering.

Bachelors of Science or better in Computer Science.

Bachelors of Science or better in Mechanical Engineering.

Bachelors of Science or better in Software Engineering.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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