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AeroVect is a Series A autonomous vehicle company transforming ground handling operations at airports globally. We are seeking a Senior Systems Test Engineer to lead verification and validation (V&V) activities for our autonomous ground support equipment (AGSE) and self-driving vehicles operating in airport environments.
In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Systems to drive comprehensive testing of safety-critical autonomous systems. Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining detailed test plans and protocols that evaluate AV system performance across the operational design domain (ODD), including edge-case scenarios. You will oversee both manual and automated test execution in closed-course and live operational environments, operating autonomous vehicles in various driving modes while ensuring safety and compliance.
You will collect and analyze diagnostic data from multiple sensor streams (LiDAR, radar, camera, GPS) to verify system performance and identify issues. Cross-functional collaboration is essential—you'll work with autonomy, hardware, and software teams to report issues, identify root causes, validate fixes, and close feedback loops. You will build and maintain test automation scripts, tools for report generation, and regression tracking systems to support continuous validation. Additionally, you'll participate in triage sessions, contribute to release-readiness assessments and root cause analysis efforts, and mentor other engineers in test-driven development practices.
This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced startup environment requiring deep engagement with distributed, multidisciplinary teams and a willingness to travel up to 25% for testing activities.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in vehicle testing, embedded systems, and/or robotics
- Familiarity with automotive/AV test procedures in both real-world and simulation environments
- Knowledge of structured test processes (V-model, HIL/SIL testing), test automation, and data analysis tools
- Strong debugging skills and ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams
- Ability to communicate technical issues and solutions across all organizational levels
- Proximity to Atlanta with openness to travel up to 25%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MS or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
- Experience developing, testing, or deploying autonomous vehicles, autonomous systems, robotics, or ADAS
- Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, Polarion, Enterprise Architect)
- Familiarity with safety standards for autonomous systems (ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL 4600, IEC 61508, ANSI B56.5, ISO 3691, ANSI 15.08)
- Familiarity with airside driving environments at major global airports
- Experience with data science and statistical analysis
- Located in or willing to relocate to Atlanta
