SafeAI sees the future of heavy industry with off-road autonomous vehicles reshaping industries like construction and mining. We are pioneering a new approach to autonomous off-road equipment with AI-powered, vehicle and manufacturer agnostic technology that enables heavy industry operations to retrofit any piece of equipment with autonomous technology. Since 2017, we’ve been steadily establishing a foundation for the future, targeting the most important, heavily used off-road vehicles and industry segments to drive meaningful impacts across safety, productivity and cost reduction. We are now entering an era of massive industry adoption and are excited to be a commanding force in accelerating this movement to transform heavy industry with connected autonomy. 

As a fast paced, high growth company serving a very important mission, our amazing and talented team is a huge part of bringing this mission to reality. The work that you do at SafeAI will give you a unique perspective on developing and deploying leading edge autonomous technology and solutions, while working with top tier participants in the industry, and across the globe. The leadership team at SafeAI brings a unique blend of autonomous technology and industry specific experience from some of the top companies in the world, such as Google, Apple, Tesla, Continental, Uber, Caterpillar, BHP and Rio Tinto. We are strategically headquartered in Silicon Valley, with team members and office locations established in Perth, Australia, Tokyo, Japan and New Delhi, India that you would collaborate with on a regular basis.

We’re seeking a Senior Integration Test Engineer with a thirst for new technology and innovation to join our talented team here at SafeAI.  In this role you’ll be working on testing all aspects of our technology stack from the web interface used to assign missions to the data returned by perception sensors.  You’ll be helping our developers quickly test new code on the bench and in the field, as well as conducting end-to-end integration testing to evaluate how our solution will work in customers’ vehicles in Mining and Construction environments.  As a Senior Integration Test Engineer you’ll be leading efforts in evaluating new hardware, integrating with new and existing software and writing scripts to analyze performance data and test results in order to deliver robust, complete solutions that exceed customer expectations.

 

·       Identifying opportunities for improvement at all stages of the product life cycle, working with leadership to drive continuous improvements

·       Working with product and engineering teams to understand customer requirements and Operational Design Domains (ODDs) in which SafeAI’s solutions will operate

·       Ensuring that requirements are clear and that the team(s) delivering each element of the system understand what’s needed for the overall solution to be successfully delivered

·       Understanding hardware and software performance needs, working with the Hardware team to source and test suitable platforms

·       Integrating new hardware and software into the Test Lab and Test Vehicles

·       Working with Product, Development & QA teams to devise detailed Test Strategies and Test Plans, setting and meeting key milestones for continuous integration & delivery

·       Executing end-to-end integration tests, collecting data and log files

·       Writing tools and scripts to analyze data, facilitating reporting of hardware and software performance 

·       Writing Test Exit Reports detailing results and making recommendations to stakeholders regarding release or next actions

·       Working with regional operations teams to ensure thorough training is received on the operation & support of new systems and features

·       Mentoring junior engineers, helping them to understand autonomous technology and sharing knowledge with other team members to promote collaboration

·       Working with partners to facilitate installation, commissioning and servicing of equipment on vehicles

·       Configuring, updating and maintaining hardware, sensors and tools

·       Managing the execution of tests, monitoring and reporting results to stakeholders

·       Deploying new release packages to in-vehicle equipment, smoke & regression testing as appropriate

·       Logging Tasks and Bugs in issue management system(s)

·       Championing & enforcing a safety first approach to design, development, implementation, testing & deployment

·       Working in a fast paced Agile environment, encouraging teamwork, and fostering a positive working culture

·       Reporting statistics for KPIs such as manual / automated testing hours, operational hours / downtime etc.

·       Managing release of new integrated feature sets to local and regional teams

·       Troubleshooting complex issues, working with the team to devise and implement robust long-term solutions

 

·       Bachelor’s degree in Robotics / Mechatronics or equivalent experience

·       Experience working in the Autonomous Vehicle Industry

·       5+ years of experience in hardware & software integration & testing

·       Experience working & reporting in Agile development environments

·       An ability to take ownership, investigate and drive issue resolution

·       Experience authoring clear, concise and comprehensive Test Strategies & Reports

·       Hands-on with tools and experienced in installing test hardware to vehicles

·       Fluency with scripting languages such as JavaScript and Python

·       Experience integrating and delivering complete feature sets & releases

·       Sound understanding of all 7 layers of the OSI model

·       Extensive knowledge of Linux CLI, bash scripting

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·       Hands-on experience with Electronics (Connecting, measuring, troubleshooting etc.)

·       Sound knowledge of hardware & software QA methodologies, tools and processes

·       A can-do attitude, good sense of humor and ability to work well individually and as part of a team to deliver common goals.

·       Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

 

·       Testing or implementing robotic solutions & applications using ROS2

·       Experience adhering to and documenting to standards such as ISO 26262 

·       Strong grasp of Jira and GitLab

·       Experience with PTP radio communications technology

·       Time synchronization protocols such as NTP, PTP, gPTP

·       Experience with implementation of GNSS solutions using different RTK methods

·       Auto-electrical knowledge (Wiring, cable routing & shielding, circuit isolation & protection etc.)

The base salary range for this position is $110K - $145K per year. SafeAI’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. 

In addition to a very competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer a fantastic culture and place to work within an established start-up environment. We provide plenty of snacks, grab & go meals and drinks to get you through the day, and we celebrate our accomplishments with off-sites gatherings and frequent happy hours. As an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO, we do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.  

·       Competitive compensation package, including stock options

·       Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents

·       401(k) plan

·       Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

·       Flexible vacation policy

·       Free access to onsite Fitness Center

·       Learning and development programs

·       Employee assistance program

·       Adoption assistance program

·       Community snacks, meals & beverages

 

We hope that you’re a great candidate for this position and look forward to speaking with you!