Systems Engineer Autonomous Systems Test and Validation

Rose International; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose International is seeking a MineStar Controller to support CfH Development and Validation for autonomous operation. You will implement MineStar Command, collaborate with internal and external teams, and advise Truck Engineers on system performance and uptime.

Responsibilities include planning validation activities, creating test plans, analyzing MineStar data, and contributing to QA/QC in a hot, dusty mining environment at a remote site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum.
• Experience in test or development of control systems, vehicles, engines, or autonomy technologies.
• 5–7 years of experience; 3 years with a Master's degree.
• Internships count as job experience and hands-on project work is acceptable.
• Background in vehicle test or validation using company equipment.

Responsibilities

• Implement MineStar Command and maximize system performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to advise development projects.
• Support Truck Engineers in MineStar system performance and uptime.
• Provide technical support to Engineers and junior Controllers.
• Support hardware/software installation and QA/QC processes.
• Measure, benchmark, and report MineStar Command performance; identify improvements.
• Develop training and process materials.
• Identify, document, and report issues.
• Plan, develop, and execute MineStar validation activities.
• Create test plans, procedures, and validation reports for product readiness.
• Validate MineStar functionality across proving grounds.
• Troubleshoot complex software and system issues with root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with product groups, validation teams, field engineers, and support teams.

Skills

Computer literacy

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Technical troubleshooting

Software testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS

Experience in test/development of control systems or autonomy

5–7 years of experience (3 with Master's)

Internships count as job experience

Background in vehicle test/validation

Job description

• Requires a bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum
• Instead of a degree: experience in test or development of control systems, vehicles, engines, or technologies such as autonomy
• Years of experience: 5–7 years; 3 years with a Master's
• Internships count as job experience (yes); hands-on project work (school clubs like SAE, or anything where they build/develop/test projects) is accepted
• Comparable background: vehicle test or validation space; working with the equipment the company produces

Required Education And Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum
• Instead of a degree: experience in test or development of control systems, vehicles, engines, or technologies such as autonomy
• Years of experience: 5–7 years; 3 years with a Master's
• Internships count as job experience (yes); hands-on project work (school clubs like SAE, or anything where they build/develop/test projects) is accepted
• Comparable background: vehicle test or validation space; working with the equipment the company produces

Required Skills

• Computer literate (Windows operating system)
• Troubleshooting issues in complex systems
• Problem solving
• Technical troubleshooting
• Software product testing

Soft Skills (Required)

• Problem solving
• Ability to communicate technical information
• Ability to work independently
• Teamwork
• Time management

Desired (not required)

• Ubuntu or Linux operating systems
• Test planning/documentation
• Autonomous systems such as perception, planning, or positioning

Position's contribution to work group: As MineStar Controller, you will support Command for Hauling (CfH) Development and Validation work and various other testing related to autonomous operation.

Job Duties

• Implementing MineStar Command and maximizing system performance
• Through close collaboration internally and externally, becoming a trusted advisor for development teams
• Supporting and advising onboard Truck Engineers in all aspects of MineStar system performance, including minimizing downtime
• Providing technical support to Truck Engineers and less experienced Controllers
• Supporting hardware and software installation and configuration through establishing Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes
• Measuring, benchmarking, and reporting on MineStar Command System performance, and suggesting opportunities for improvements
• Developing training and process material
• Identifying, documenting, and reporting on issues
• Plan, develop, and execute validation activities for MineStar products and features
• Create test plans, test procedures, and validation reports to support product development and release readiness
• Validate MineStar functionality across proving ground
• Investigate, reproduce, troubleshoot, and document complex software and system issues
• Partner with development teams to identify root causes and verify corrective actions
• Support integration testing involving onboard machine systems, MineStar applications, network infrastructure, and supporting technologies
• Analyze test data and provide recommendations to improve product quality, reliability, and customer experience
• Collaborate with product groups, validation teams, field follow engineers, and MineStar support teams
• Interaction with team: Collaboration through in-person or virtual meetings, email, instant messaging, or face-to-face communication.
• Team structure: 31 team members, with more interaction with onsite expert operators; interfacing over Teams meetings with Peoria software developers.
• Work environment: Hot, dry, dusty work environment comparable to working in Mining Applications; work site is a remote building on the property

About Rose

• Founded in 1993
• Office Locations Across the U.S.
• 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
• Employee Oriented Company
• Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
• Continuous Professional Development

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