Performs system verification, validation, integration, and root-cause analysis for autonomous vehicle and mobile robot platforms. The role creates Python automation for log processing and MQTT integration, manages test cases and evidence, configures fleet management and robot missions, builds test environments and maps, monitors hardware and software faults, and collaborates with engineering, development, and QA teams to resolve issues.
Worker Type:Regular / PermanentAbout us:
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary:Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
Job Responsibilities:
System Test Engineer wanted in Lowell, Massachusetts to perform root cause analysis of system behaviors; participate in system monitoring frameworks tracking software and hardware faults across autonomous vehicle platforms; collaborate with cross functional teams including systems engineering, testing and development to resolve technical issues and improve system performance; create automation tools using Python to process log data and streamline issue identification and tracking; participate in system validation, testing and integration activities across hardware and software components; and utilize tools such as JIRA for issue tracking and validation. Perform verification and validation tests for autonomous mobile robots, comprising production releases of fleet management and autonomy software; create, execute, and maintain test cases on Testrail; collect comprehensive evidence in the form of videos and data from each test; hold regular cross functional syncs to drive the tickets to closure; set up the complete test environment from scratch, including - drawing and measuring layout markings for adding automatic charging pads, recording localization tags, creating a lidar map of the test track and localizing the robot; design the graph map, which specifies the routes and points of interest for the robot to use; finish the integration by configuring the fleet manager and writing mission autonomous robot operation; work with software quality assurance team to set up infrastructure to send mqtt requests via postman to the fleet manager; create automatic staging and charging missions for autonomous mobile robots; and work on a python script to send mqtt requests directly to the fleet manager, which opens the scope for automation and integration with external tools. Requires bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering and 24 months of related experience as an Engineer, System Test Engineer or Triage Engineer. The related experience must include root cause analysis of system behaviors; participate in system monitoring frameworks tracking software and hardware faults across autonomous vehicle platforms; collaborate with cross functional teams including systems engineering, testing and development to resolve technical issues and improve system performance; create automation tools using Python to process log data and streamline issue identification and tracking; participate in system validation, testing and integration activities across hardware and software components; and utilize tools such as JIRA for issue tracking and validation. Send resume to Magna Services of America, Inc d/b/a Magna New Mobility c/o Magna International, 750 Tower Drive, Mail Stop 7400, Troy, MI 48098 or apply online at www.magna.com/careers.What we offer:At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
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