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Forterra · 19 hours ago

System Test Engineer

Clarksburg, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

1+ years exp

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement, focusing on technology that supports front-line soldiers and civilian workers. The System Test Engineer will ensure the safety and performance of autonomous vehicle subsystems by designing and executing comprehensive test plans while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and manage the implementation of test procedures to validate requirements at the vehicle-level

Identify permutations of test scenarios from user journeys and use-cases for the vehicle under test

Identify and procure necessary hardware and software resources for test execution, including designing or sourcing custom test interfaces as needed

Execute test procedures, ensuring accurate data collection and thorough documentation of results and observations

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems engineering, software, hardware, safety) to define V&V strategies for new features and validate bug fixes

Write scripts to monitor key metrics and root-cause defects

Provide regular updates on project status, test progress, and timelines to ensure alignment with program milestones

Participate in hardware design reviews, offering testability and verification feedback to improve design robustness

Engage in requirement reviews to assess test feasibility and contribute to the definition of verifiable, measurable hardware requirements

Adapt and refine test strategies to ensure compatibility with the application’s operational conditions and performance targets

Qualification

System-level testingAutonomous vehicle featuresTest procedure developmentCI/CD toolsPythonLabVIEWMATLABLinux command-lineTroubleshootingTest data analysisVehicle systems experienceSafety standards knowledgeCommunication protocolsCommunication skillsTeam playerCustomer-focused mindsetFlexibilityFast-paced environment

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field

1-5 years of experience in an Engineering role

Familiarity using CI/CD tools (e.g. GitLab, Jenkins)

Experience applying LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB and/or other languages suitable for data collection and analysis

Working understanding of command-line Linux

Proven experience in troubleshooting technical problems independently or with moderate guidance

Candidate should be a flexible team player with good oral and written communication skills, and able to work effectively in a very fast-paced environment with team members from many different disciplines

Customer-focused mindset and sense of quality

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time for testing and/or other events

Ability to read and interpret system requirements and derive relevant test conditions

Working understanding of autonomous system architectures including perception, planning, and control subsystems

Demonstrated experience designing, executing, and analyzing system-level or subsystem-level tests for autonomous vehicle features

Experience defining test objectives from requirements, developing structured test procedures, executing tests in physical environments, and performing post-test data analysis to validate system behavior

Experience working in the autonomy or automotive field, with exposure to vehicle systems such as perception, control, or drive-by-wire; familiarity with real-time embedded systems, sensor integration, or advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)

Experience working on DoD programs

Preferred

Experience with automotive and defense safety standards such as ISO 26262 and/or MIL-STD882E

Understanding of automotive electronics and a familiarity with communication protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, and LIN

Understanding of Ethernet and socket programming (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP)

Benefits

Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.

Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.

Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.

A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.

A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.

Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.

401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%