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The Senior Autonomy Validation Engineer supports the Command for Hauling autonomous program, focusing on lab-based system integration, validation, simulation, and machine performance analysis. The engineer validates autonomous workflows using L8 Hardware-in-the-Loop benches, develops test cases based on requirements, and analyzes real machine data, logs, and communication captures to identify performance gaps. Key responsibilities include developing MATLAB/Simulink real-time models for machine dynamics, configuring dSPACE SCALEXIO benches using ConfigurationDesk and ControlDesk, and validating communications across CAN/J1939 and Ethernet/TCP-IP. The role involves integrating sensor simulations for LiDAR, radar, and GPS while troubleshooting complex system-level issues. The position requires expertise in mining autonomy, software product testing using JIRA and Azure DevOps, and systems integration for onboard autonomy software, machine ECMs, and positioning systems.
Validate autonomous workflows using L8 HIL benches, simulation environments, and machine interface models.
Develop and maintain validation scenarios, test cases, regression tests, and evidence packages based on requirements.
Analyze machine data, logs, and communication captures to identify performance gaps and perform root-cause investigations.
Develop MATLAB/Simulink real-time models for machine dynamics, actuator behavior, and closed-loop validation.
Configure and troubleshoot dSPACE SCALEXIO benches using ConfigurationDesk and ControlDesk for automated test execution.
Integrate and validate communications across CAN/J1939, Ethernet/TCP-IP, and various machine networks.
Validate sensor and positioning simulations for LiDAR, radar, camera, GPS, and IMU signals.
Design, build, and troubleshoot wiring harnesses and electrical interfaces for HIL benches and machine systems.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field (preferred).
Advanced degree in a technical field (preferred).
Significant experience in validation, systems integration, product development, or technical troubleshooting for complex autonomous or vehicle systems (preferred).
Experience validating autonomous systems, including machine control systems, HIL/SIL environments, or field validation (preferred).
Experience developing and executing validation plans, regression tests, and requirements-based test cases (preferred).
Experience with L8 HIL bench operation, MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE SCALEXIO, ConfigurationDesk, or ControlDesk (preferred).
Experience with machine electrical systems, CAN/J1939, Ethernet/TCP-IP, and sensor interfaces (preferred).
Knowledge of AI, autonomy, simulation, perception, positioning, or sensor fusion (preferred).
Systems Engineering
Software Development Life Cycle
HIL
Embedded Systems
Robotics
Autonomy
System Integration
Site Technology
architecture, design
Technical Troubleshooting
MATLAB
Simulink
NVIDIA Omniverse
Isaac Sim
Isaac Lab
dSPACE
Python
C++
C
CAN
J1939
LIN
Ethernet
TCP/IP
Vector CANoe
Vector CANape
Robotics
Machine Learning
Embedded Systems