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Position Description: Purpose
Test Engineer shall be responsible for the evaluation of systems and or features, as well as developing and maintaining evaluation methods. Test Engineer shall manage and execute test programs, analyze and interpret results, communicate results and findings. Test Engineer shall also develop new test methods to improve the quality and scalability of those methods. Test Engineer 2 shall have additional responsibility for programs involving motion control tests, design validation plan (DVP), and verification and validation (V&V) tests.
Essential Functions*
· Learn customer test objectives, ensure test objectives are well defined, and communicate objectives to test teams
· Design test plans and verification strategies based on system requirements and customers’ needs
· Identify missing or untestable requirements, gaps in design and incomplete implementation
· Analyze data and interpret results
· Debug and resolve test-related failures and contribute to the root cause analysis of system-related failures
· Manage project priorities, define tasks, and coordinate activities, deliverables, schedules
· Develop novel approaches to evaluate the system
· Develop and improve processes that increase operational efficiency of test execution
· Communicate results and test status and provide concise test reports
· Provide technical guidance to the test team
· Apply policies, procedures, standards, code of conduct throughout including taking responsibility for the safety of self and others during testing
· Communicate test plans, proposals, non-conformances, and project status to internal and external customers
· Understand core test objective, adjust tests plans around constraints, make independent judgement calls for entire end to end workflow/scope
· Own motion control test campaigns, work independently and communicate with client Engineering staff as needed:
o Read existing BUILD files (fault_script variants) & .fault files)
o Write BUILD files for fault file creation
o Validate in sim and analyze sim results
o Build devbranch, CLs for version control
o Build test suite based on high level requirements and clarify parameters of the test request
o Author test plan and Garner test plan approvals (high intensity committee, safety committee)
o Generate safety validation scripts
o Demonstrate Field Safety in test plan procedure and actual execution.
o Perform debrief sessions, retrospective for lessons learned/process improvement on future testing campaigns
· Lead Design Validation Plan (DVP) and Verification and Validation (V&V) tests, work independently and communicate with client Engineering staff as needed:
o Review list of Requirements in Scope
o Review the list of VIs in Scope
o Create Executions for all VIs for the applicable Configuration
o Determine Pass by Similarity
o Execute DVP tests
o Build test set up
o Debug and resolve test-related failures including vehicle and hardware issues
o Analyze results (pass, fail)
o Communicate status, Track progress, Create/Maintain dashboards
· Develop and lead engineering projects and campaigns (serve as a subject matter expert for certain test areas).
· Develop and lead new and innovative solutions to improve the Test Engineering team.
· Support high level technical decision making.
· Support the solving of complex problems creating roadblocks.
· Support and guidance for TE1 and TE2 employees.
· Provide a deep understanding of the engineering field
· Exhibit strong problem-solving abilities
· Provide excellent management and supporting engineering projects and campaign
*TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job.
**Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)
· Manage project budgets
· Make independent and competent technical decisions
· Present proposals and report test results before customer representatives
· Attend professional society and technical committee meetings
· Write technical reports
· Accomplish technical projects with little supervision
· Manage and monitor the progress and budget of multiple projects
· Write final reports with little to no supervision
· Support TRC Inc.’s Quality and EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts
· 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 (e.g. building automation scripts to reduce schedule time and human resources in particular for recurring tests)
· Create new test frameworks and capabilities, including simulation based, hardware in the loop, or other methods
· Understanding CAN, Flexray Networks or Communication Protocols
· Identify missing or untestable requirements, gaps in design and incomplete implementation
· Build dashboards and other visualizations within existing toolsets to make it easier for all stakeholders to interpret test results.
· Support development and execution of training for test teamQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required
5+ years technical testing and system validation experience or other equivalent technical experience or experience as a Test Engineer 1 preferred
Demonstrated experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation
Demonstrated experience managing vehicle test programs preferred
Demonstrated experience with system engineering principles such as defining requirements and formal verification and validation methods
Test scripting understanding/execution for in-vehicle test automation (including C/C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink)
In-depth knowledge of vehicle systems and subsystems
Strong problem-solving capabilities, good attention to detail, organization skills and ability to think systemically
Excellent written & verbal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate technical information concisely and effectively
In-depth knowledge of computers including work processing and data analysis software
Proficient in technical report writing
Advanced project management skills preferred
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment
Demonstrated strong fluency with JIRA, including demonstrated ability to manage VIs and EXEs, build reports and dashboards
Demonstrated ability to use oscilloscope, power supplies, canalyzer laptop, harnesses, etc.
Demonstrated strong working knowledge of Python or other coding languages
Demonstrated knowledge of Fake Planner and Generator structure
Demonstrated ability to understand core test objectives, adjust tests plans around constraints, make independent judgement calls for entire end to end workflow/scope
Flexibility with work hours during busy test periods. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed - including AM and PM shifts.
· Travel to off-site customers and testing sites (<20%) is required
· Ability to complete and pass all internal, position specific job and safety trainings required
· Valid state DMV issued or valid foreign country issued driver’s license
Working conditions
· Standard office, climate controlled environment
· Some travel is required
· May be exposed to temperatures below 0 degree and above 95 degrees
· May be exposed to inclement weather
· May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as gas, oil, and paint
Physical requirements
· Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
· Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
· Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers
· Capable of positioning oneself into bending, stretching, climbing, or awkward positions