Transdev North America ยท 3 months ago
Test Engineer L3
Atwater, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expTransdev North America is a leader in mobility, providing solutions for transportation systems across the U.S. The Systems Test Engineer Lead is responsible for evaluating systems and features, managing test programs, and leading a team of engineers to ensure product performance and reliability standards are met.
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Responsibilities
Decompose system requirements and consequently assisting in designing test plans and verification strategies that give Waymo the necessary evidence to release the product / service
Improve the quality and coverage of the verification of a system
Following test procedures and executing specific test cases to verify the functionality of a system
Identify issues or defects in the system and documenting them clearly for engineers to address
Identify missing or un-testable requirements, gaps in design and incomplete implementation
Maintaining accurate records of test results, test scripts, and defect reports
Improve processes that increase operational efficiency of test execution
Debug and resolve test-related failures, contribute to the root cause analysis of system-related failures
Preparing the necessary environment for testing, which may include hardware, software, and data
Analyze and interpret results
Communicate results and test status. Use dashboards and other visualizations within existing toolsets to make it easier for all stakeholders to interpret test results
Provide technical guidance to the test team comprised of Test Conductors, Vehicle Operators, Test Assistants
Assist the execution of vehicle and/or functional and performance test workstreams. (project priorities, tasks and coordinate activities, deliverables, schedules, and work to support staff when necessary/appropriate.)
Apply Waymo policies, procedures, standards, code of conduct throughout -including taking personal responsibility for the safety of self and others during testing
Support other general structured testing as needed
All other duties as assigned
Management of smaller engineering team(3-6 engineers), maintaining support and ensuring their projects are developed according to protocol and team standards
Assign and track progress on projects and/or assigned tasks
Establish periodic 1-1 meetings with the engineering team; mentor, and manage top-notch engineers to meet the needs of large-scale autonomous vehicle deployment
Performance Management- Monitoring progress, providing constructive feedback, and evaluating team members' performance to ensure goals are met. This often includes administrative tasks like performance reviews and disciplinary actions
Problem Solving- Addressing immediate issues and conflicts that arise within the team or during a project
Acting as a liaison between the team and upper management, as well as with other departments, to ensure alignment and keep everyone informed
Support in Recruiting and hiring of the System Test Engineers
Create a team environment that fosters inclusion, diversity, and respect, and allows team members to thrive personally and professionally
Develop the capability of your team members to take on more complicated workflows
Build new processes that improve organization, traceability and clarity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related technical field (ME, EE, CS, Robotics, Controls, Aerospace)
6+ years systems test experience
Experience with system engineering principles such as defining requirements and formal verification and validation methods
Test scripting understanding/execution for in-vehicle test automation (including C/C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink)
Demonstrated ability to interact with functional and technical counterparts to ensure system tests meet all required specifications
Demonstrated Communications Skills and project management skills
Demonstrated Excellent Leadership Skills
In-depth knowledge of vehicle systems and subsystems
Able to spend a full day outside, in variable weather conditions
Flexibility with work hours during busy test periods (including weekend and AM or PM shifts)
Demonstrate concise and effective communication both verbally and in writing
Possess operational skills and be knowledgeable with systems engineering processes
Be organized, detail oriented and a fast learner
Work independently in ambiguous conditions
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Required to talk, listen, and hear
Frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, hands to finger, handle or feel, and to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, regularly push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds
Occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders
Must use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Most work is accomplished outdoors
All Transdev employees must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Employees must maintain an acceptable Driving Record suitable to being approved to drive as part of their regular duties
If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions for any employer at any time as required by the USCIS
Company
Transdev North America
Transdev North America is the largest private sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, providing bus, shuttle.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Laura Hendricks
Chief Executive Officer
Fred Craig, Jr. PE
Chief Operating Officer Transdev Rail Inc.
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