
Staff Simulation Test Engineer
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Identify, plan, and execute simulation test campaigns for autonomous vehicle V&V efforts
- Interface with Product, Systems, and Safety teams to develop V&V simulation strategies
- Maintain and improve Torc's Scenario Library, containing Abstract, Logical, and Concrete scenarios to ensure robust ODD coverage
- Acknowledge testing gaps and derive requirements for new or improved test tools, simulation environments and test frameworks.
- Coordinate with internal tools teams and external vendors to evolve Torc's simulation and virtual testing toolchains
- Perform in-depth analysis and triage of simulation results, including development of dashboards and test reports to communicate results clearly to stakeholders
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or engineering equivalent with 10+ years of experience OR a Master's Degree with 7+ years of experience · Experience with virtual testing and simulation of perception and autonomous vehicle behavior
- Experience developing scenarios compliant with the ASM OpenScenario standard, especially Abstract and/or Logical Scenarios
- Experience developing Test Cases and Test Procedures
- Scripting in .yaml and using Python for data analysis
- Experience with software and system troubleshooting and problem-solving with specific focus on system-level analysis, fault isolation and identification
- Proficiency working in Linux environment
- Working knowledge of basic probability and linear algebra
- Experience effectively reporting progress and test results to stakeholders
- Familiar with the state-of-the-art approaches of autonomous vehicle validation
- Automotive or similar test and validation experience
- Experience with developing & validating sensor models, traffic vehicle models, and vehicle dynamics models
- ROS (Robot Operating System)
- Ability to mentor lower-level engineers
- A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
- 401K plan with a 6% employer match
- Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
- AD+D and Life Insurance