The Vehicle Autonomy team for our client develops aerial and ground-based robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products from paper sketches to operational systems. They work in close coordination with specialist teams like Perception, Autonomy, and Manufacturing to solve some of the hardest problems facing their customers.
They are looking to bring on a Robotics Test and Release Engineer to build an augmented automated code testing framework for their Robotics team. This person will work with a team that will develop processes & tools that allow them develop and release safety critical systems quickly and reliably. A strong Test and Release engineer will have a proven track record of developing CI/CD pipelines and a background in development, operations, and automated test coverage infrastructure, both on-device and in the cloud.
*This opening is in Costa Mesa, CA. They provide full relocation packages if needed.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Design, deploy, and manage automated testing and deployment processes across our Vehicle Autonomy team.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate test development best practices into the software development lifecycle.
Work directly with one or two teams including our Ghost product to create a release pipeline infrastructure gated on automated tests with high code coverage.
Establish and maintain continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
Provide expertise in ensuring high percentage code coverage at the unit, component, and integration test level for a complex, distributed robot system.
Drive the adoption of CI/CD by creating reliable process automation pertinent to each product and business line.
Monitor and enhance system reliability, performance, and security through the use of metrics.
Evaluate emerging technologies to ensure the team stays current with industry trends.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
3-8+ years of experience in a software test engineering role (or similar), demonstrating leadership and innovation.
5+ years of experience in C++, Python, Go or Java.
Strong expertise in CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Travis CI, Circle CI).
In-depth knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Solid understanding of networking, security, and system administration.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Experience implementing automated testing frameworks in a hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) environment.
Experience with microservice architectures.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK stack).
Experience with Nix/NixOS.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
US Salary Range
$160,000 - $250,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance.