Test Technician - QA

DeWinter Group; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A leading firm in the Autonomous Vehicle sector is seeking a Test Technician - QA for a 6+ month contract in Foster City, CA. The ideal candidate should have over 2 years of vehicle testing experience and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include analyzing logs, supporting operations, and ensuring vehicle readiness. Must have a proactive mindset and be a team player.

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience in vehicle testing or similar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and resourceful attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle operations and perform basic software tasks.
• Analyze vehicle logs and test data for debugging.
• Execute testing and data collection to enhance processes.

Skills

Complex testing

Basic QA testing

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

JIRA/Confluence

MS Office/Google Suites

Problem-solving

Team player

Job description

Title: Test Technician - QA

Job Type: Contract

Contract Length: 6+ months

Target Start Date: ASAP

Work Location/Structure: Onsite in Foster City, CA (Wednesday to Sunday, 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM shift)

About the Opportunity:

Our client, a leader in the Autonomous Vehicle industry, is looking for a skilled Test Technician - QA to join their team for a 6+ month engagement. This project involves maintaining a high standard of safety inside and outside the vehicle, ensuring vehicle readiness, and completing software and hardware tests. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting vehicle operations and conducting basic software operation tasks.
• Supporting missions through a wide variety of roles in and out of vehicles.
• Assisting with documentation and metrics, and providing accurate written and oral feedback to engineering teams.
• Analyzing vehicle logs and test data using in-house tools to trace failures for root cause analysis, documentation, and communication.
• Supporting the defect management process from recognition to resolution.
• Executing mission prep procedures, including launching software, verifying configurations, deploying software, capturing data, and escalating issues.
• Executing testing and data collection to evolve processes and tools to support observed customer needs.
• Upholding a safety-centric, inclusive, and open-communication culture.

Required Skills & Experience:

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 2 years of experience running complex testing or vehicle testing.
• Basic QA testing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive mindset and resourcefulness.
• Proficiency in JIRA/Confluence (or Azure Dev Ops).
• Proficiency with MS Office/Google Suites.
• A "get it done" attitude, safety-first mindset, and a sense of urgency to resolve problems and tasks.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and deliver in high-pressure situations.
• Works well in a team environment.