System Test Engineer - Autonomy

DeWinter Group; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group is hiring a System Test Engineer specializing in Autonomy in Foster City, CA. This role focuses on supporting validation pipelines to ensure the efficiency and safety of autonomous vehicle systems.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's in STEM, experience in system test engineering, and skills in Python scripting. The position is onsite five days a week and offers a contract duration of 6 months.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in system test engineering or related analytical roles.
• Proficiency in Python for data manipulation and automation.
• Experience with AI tools like GitHub Copilot is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support validation and deployment pipelines for autonomous systems.
• Manage mapping updates and data integrity.
• Coordinate among cross-functional teams for project success.

Skills

System test engineering

Python scripting

AI productivity tools

Data validation

Communication skills

Jira and Confluence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

SQL

Job description

System Test Engineer - Autonomy

Overview

Join a cutting-edge team at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology as a System Test Engineer specializing in Autonomy. In this critical role, you will support the validation and deployment pipelines that ensure our autonomous systems operate safely and efficiently. You'll play a pivotal part in managing mapping updates, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration, helping to accelerate the development of autonomous driving systems that are revolutionizing transportation.

Required Skills

• 1–3+ years of experience in system test engineering, project coordination, data operations, or related analytical roles.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for data manipulation, log analysis, and automation tasks.
• Experience with AI productivity tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or Cursor to enhance scripting efficiency.
• Strong understanding of managing workflows, issue reporting, and documentation using tools like Jira, Confluence, Excel, Google Sheets, or SQL.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead technical meetings, coordinate among teams, and create detailed reports.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to validating data and system readiness.

Nice to Have Skills

• Background in Autonomous Vehicles, GIS, Robotics, or HD Mapping.
• Experience with data validation pipelines, mapping systems, or vehicle systems deployment.
• Familiarity with version control and automation frameworks.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a STEM field such as Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
• Practical experience in autonomous systems or related technical environments.

Other Requirements

• Onsite position in San Diego, CA; 5 days per week in the office.
• Immediate start preferred, with a contract duration of 6 months.
• W2 employment only; C2C is not available.
• Travel or additional certifications are not specified but candidates should be adaptable to project needs.

DeWinter Group and Maris Consulting is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We post pay scales which are based on our client pay ranges. DeWinter, Maris, and our clients have the right to modify the requirements of the role which can impact the pay ranges posted.