Test Engineer

The role

You will prepare and run test plans for autonomous vehicles on closed course tracks and on public roads. You will work with engineers, operate test vehicles and actor vehicles, and write detailed test reports.

What you will do

• Work with Waabi engineers to prepare test plans and vehicle systems for test evolutions.
• Coordinate and execute closed course and on road test plans.
• Generate detailed test reports, documenting vehicle performance.
• Curate test schedules and coordinate testing resources.
• Collaborate with the operations team to maintain effective and timely communication between drivers, engineers, and additional company stakeholders.
• Support the operations team with vehicle system inspections, maintenance, and record-keeping.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment at the facility.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years experience in a test engineering or related autonomous vehicle development role.
• Experience with Linux command line and data logging tools.
• Python or MATLAB experience for data parsing and analysis.
• Experience leading test campaigns at major proving grounds.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of vehicle dynamics.
• Detailed knowledge of autonomous vehicle hardware and software.
• Proficient with systems engineering workflows and requirement V&V.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to travel.

Nice to have

• Proving ground experience or certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity awards.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Paid parental, medical and family care leave.
• Generous PTO policy.
• 401(k) or RRSP retirement savings options.
• Health savings account contribution options.
• Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals (when in office).
• Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events, on-site, off-site and virtual.
• Additional benefits tailored to specific country locations.

Before you apply

• Waabi offers a talent pool; the posting does not say whether this role has an open position now.
• The posting does not state visa sponsorship policy.

About the company

Waabi, founded by Raquel Urtasun, works on Physical AI and autonomous transportation, including commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. It has offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh.