Engineer- Autonomy Test and Validation

Evaluation of technologies and product designs with compliance to scientific principles, engineering principles, company standards, customer requirements and related specifications

Support the development of innovative components and modules from the initial concept phase through the complete development process including design engineering, validation, prototyping, testing, and evaluation of the proposed production capable process and business case

Design and conduct research programs; applying theory and principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, electronics, heat transfer and materials

Contribute to team effort by providing innovative ideas for products and processes and by sharing new information with other team members

Support the ideation process while identifying gaps in the current product or manufacturing technology to guide and provide future R&D efforts

Analyze engineering results and propose product changes to determine feasibility, improvement of components and systems and functional/performance specifications

Correlate experimental data to simulation data

Maintain innovation project schedule by monitoring project progress, co-coordinate activities, calculating time requirements, sequencing project elements and resolving problems

Specify requests and coordinate all sub-contracted work (i.e. S/W development, prototyping, validation, testing) and assures timely completion

Confer with other project engineers to clarify or resolve problems and develop designs

Maintain proper filing systems to ensure all information, (electronic or hard copy), are stored according to departments requirements

Provide engineering support to other departments within the company as directed by the department leader

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks

Responsible for keeping the organization abreast of developments in his/her R&D programs.

Interpret technical specifications from OEMS

Prepare project progress reports

Use related computer software and equipment to perform technical analysis tasks

Continuing education and/or training is critical as technology evolves

Ability to travel domestic and international

Participating in vehicle-level testing and validation to ensure the performances are meeting the requirements and specifications

Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to sensor integration, actuator control, and performance

Perform other duties as required