Autonomous Field Test Engineer

Blue River Technology
Ankeny, IA, United States
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Computer Vision Software Debugging Document Management Systems Robotic Automation Software Systems Architecture System-level Testing

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role you contribute to advancing autonomy in farming through rigorous field testing of robotic and computer vision systems. You will lead reproduction of field issues, debugging, and system-level testing to build trust in autonomous solutions. You collaborate with cross-functional teams across Blue River and John Deere to design holistic tests and drive feature improvements. The work blends hardware and software, tackling complex, real-world constraints in agriculture. This opportunity offers impact by shaping reliable autonomous equipment that enhances safety and efficiency in farming. Compensation / Benefits * Build detailed test plans and analyze results to draw conclusions and recommendations * Lead and coordinate cross-functional testing with Blue River and John Deere engineering teams * Plan and guide integration of complex robotic systems across multiple subsystems * Evaluate product failures using advanced engineering techniques * Install and validate software at system and component levels * Conduct exploratory testing to uncover test plan gaps Tasks * 2+ years of experience testing high-tech vehicles, robotics, or agricultural products * Experience translating system and customer needs into testable requirements * Solid understanding of software complexity and system architecture interactions * Experience with hardware- and software-focused development for high-level system needs * Ability to document system validation and provide complex systems support * Scrappiness, perseverance, and agility in uncertain environments Key requirements * annual performance bonus * competitive benefits package * base pay range: $91,000 - $137,000/year * inclusive workplace initiatives

Requirements

software at system and component levels * Conduct exploratory testing to uncover test plan gaps Tasks * 2+ years of experience testing high-tech vehicles, robotics, or agricultural products * Experience translating system and customer needs into testable requirements * Solid understanding of software complexity and system architecture interactions * Experience with hardware- and software-focused development for high-level system needs * Ability to document system validation and provide complex systems support * Scrappiness, perseverance, and agility in uncertain environments Key requirements * annual performance bonus * competitive benefits package * base pay range: $91,000 - $137,000/year * inclusive workplace initiatives

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