Sr. Vehicle Test Operator

Full Time
Sunnyvale, CA
Posted
Job description
Embedded in a worldwide network Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America continuously strives to remain at the forefront of successful automotive research and development. MBRDNA is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with key areas of Autonomous Driving, Advanced Interaction Design, Digital User Experience, Machine Learning, Customer Research, and Open Innovation. In Farmington Hills, Michigan, the focus is on Powertrain and eDrive technology as well as in Long Beach, where the teams test durability of the latest driver assistant and telematic systems. The Digital Hub in Seattle focusses on developing a cloud architecture and building out the cloud platform for the next generation of connected car services. The Testing and Regulatory Affairs Division in Ann Arbor and the Advanced Vehicle Design in Carlsbad complete the competence center.

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA) is a place for exceptional people with outstanding ideas and the absolute willingness to bring them to life.

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA at the heart of Silicon Valley and with several R&D facilities across the U.S., we bring together engineers, software developers, and designers who are pushing technology boundaries to shape the future. MBRDNA’s Autonomous Driving team is responsible for developing and implementing the next generation of autonomous driving systems together with US-based partners (Luminar, NVIDIA, etc) and colleagues in Germany. Systems include hardware and software.

The purpose of this position is to lead and grow a technical team that develops algorithms and software in the fields of Maps, Localization, Planning and non-functional software for Mercedes-Benz vehicles of the SAE levels 2-4. Expected are major contributions to the overall architecture and design of Mercedes-Benz vehicles as part of the global MB R&D team in coordination with peer groups in the US, India and in Germany.

Job Responsibilities:

  • As the Test Ops LEAD, you will be responsible for taking the training provided by our partner and cascading it down to the Test Operators.
  • Responsible for keeping track of TO’s qualifications, training, vacation time etc.
  • Test Operator resource planning.
  • You will be assigned one or more Tasks everyday.
  • Daily Task Execution (end to end as per defined instructions).
  • Install Software in the car as per the task.
  • Task will have defined test cases and expected deliverables.
  • Execute those test cases in the Vehicle with or without Autonomous mode (e.g. ACC, LK, Parking Assist, NCAP, etc.).
  • Collect all issues and feedback from the drive.
  • Collect all logs/data from the Car/Vehicle.
  • Upload and report all issues/logs/data to the server.
  • You should have a track record of working well across organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree, Technical/Computer education degree.
  • Operating system basics - Linux, QNX.
  • Strong interpersonal skills are required.
  • Demonstrated experience of excellent test planning and execution.
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Can speak, read and write English at a professional level.
  • Strong desire to learn new skills and technology.
  • Demonstrated values of Self-motivation and Ownership.
  • Valid USA driving license with clean record for at least 1 year.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong desire to learn new skills and technology.
  • A clean driving record & no criminal history is required.
  • Valid US Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in Test Operator role for Autonomous Vehicle technology.
  • Experience in Linux, QNX.
  • Experience in Operations/Military/Law Enforcement.
The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, job-related education, skills, and experience, geographic location, and market conditions. The current salary range for this position is as follows and may be modified in the future: $111,500 - $139,500.

Why should you apply?
Here at MBRDNA, you create digital ecosystems around cars, you design a language between humans and machines, you make a car even more intelligent - you make the new reality for cars. We have an open and flexible environment to allow you to push boundaries, join MBRDNA and design your future.

Benefits for Full-Time
* Employees Include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Up to 18 company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (unlimited for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs
  • Vehicle lease subsidy or company car (for eligible employees only)
  • Internships excluded from Full-Time Employee benefits

MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. MBRDNA only accepts resumes from approved agencies who have a valid Agency Agreement on file. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, MBRDNA employees, or send to any MBRDNA location. MBRDNA is not responsible for any fees or claims related to receipt of unsolicited resumes.

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