Test Engineer L1

Transdev; Atwater (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Vacation & PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Transdev in Atwater, CA is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to evaluate systems/features and develop evaluation methods. You will manage and execute test programs, analyze results, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications include a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2 years of experience, knowledge of vehicle systems, and the ability to travel (>10%). The role requires strong communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle systems and subsystems.
• Ability to travel (>10%) and travel on short notice.
• Demonstrate concise and effective communication both verbally and in writing.
• Be organized, detail oriented and a fast learner.

Responsibilities

• Decompose system requirements and design test plans and verification strategies.
• Improve the quality and coverage of system verification.
• Build new processes that improve organization, traceability and clarity.
• Develop new tools that improve test repeatability, efficiency or completeness.
• Create new test frameworks and capabilities, including simulation-based or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Identify missing requirements and gaps in design and implementation.
• Develop approaches to evaluate the system and improve test execution efficiency.
• Debug and resolve test-related failures and contribute to root-cause analysis.
• Communicate results and test status; build dashboards for stakeholders.

Skills

Vehicle systems

Communication

Travel ability

Systems engineering

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Transdev Alternative Services in Atwater, CA is hiring a Systems Test Engineer. The Systems Test Engineer shall be responsible for the evaluation of systems and or features, as well as developing and maintaining evaluation methods. Systems Test Engineers will manage and execute test programs, analyze and interpret results, communicate results and findings. Systems Test Engineer shall also develop new test methods to improve the quality and scalability of those methods.

Transdev is proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $104,000 to maximum $120,642

Benefits include:

Benefits package: medical, dental and vision

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 6 days
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term disability & long-term disability

Key Responsibilities:

• Decompose system requirements and consequently design test plans and verification strategies that give Waymo the necessary evidence to release the product / service
• Improve the quality and coverage of the verification of a system
• Build new processes that improve organization, traceability and clarity
• Develop new tools that improve the repeatability, efficiency or completeness of testing
• Create new test frameworks and capabilities, including simulation based, hardware in the loop, or other methods
• Identify missing or untestable requirements, gaps in design and incomplete implementation
• Develop novel approaches to evaluate the system
• Develop and improve processes that increase operational efficiency of test execution
• Debug and resolve test-related failures, contribute to the root cause analysis of system-related failures
• Analyze and interpret results
• Communicate results and test status. Build dashboards and other visualizations within existing toolsets to make it easier for all stakeholders to interpret test results.
• Provide technical guidance to the test team comprised of Test Conductors, Vehicle Operators, Test Assistants
• Lead the execution of vehicle and/or functional and performance test workstreams. (Define project priorities, tasks and coordinate activities, deliverables, schedules, and delegate work to support staff when necessary/appropriate.)
• Apply Waymo policies, procedures, standards, code of conduct throughout
• Support other general structured testing as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• In-depth knowledge of vehicle systems and subsystems
• Ability to travel (> 10%) and ability to travel on short notice
• Demonstrate concise and effective communication both verbally and in writing
• Possess operational skills and be knowledgeable with systems engineering processes
• Be organized, detail oriented and a fast learner
• Work independently in ambiguous conditions
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:

• Required to talk, listen, and hear;
• Frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, hands to finger, handle or feel, and to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, regularly push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds;
• Occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders;
• Must use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; and
• Most work is accomplished outdoors.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 2 years of experience