Sr. System Test Engineer - Vehicle Testing

About the Company  

At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business. 

A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.  

Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer. 

About the Role

Torc is developing Level 4 autonomous truck technology to transform how freight moves across the world. As a Senior Systems Test Engineer – Vehicle Testing, you will play a critical role in validating the safety and performance of our autonomous driving system at the vehicle level.

You will define and execute test strategies that support safety case development, ensuring our system meets both functional safety (ISO 26262) and behavioral safety (SOTIF) requirements. Your work will directly influence how we validate autonomy across real-world driving conditions, from closed-course testing to on-road deployments.

This role is highly cross-functional, partnering with systems engineering, perception, planning, and safety teams to ensure robust system integration and safe operation across diverse environments.

What You’ll Do

• Define and own vehicle-level test strategy aligned to safety goals and system requirements
• Develop and maintain detailed test cases and specifications for autonomous driving functions
• Derive test coverage from requirements, HARA/FMEA outputs, ASIL levels, and SOTIF analyses
• Design and execute structured test scenarios across perception, planning, and control systems
• Lead closed-course and on-road vehicle testing across a variety of ODD conditions
• Develop and implement post-processing scripts (Python/MATLAB) to assess pass/fail criteria and automate analysis
• Investigate, triage, and document system-level defects and anomalies identified during testing
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to propose and implement corrective actions
• Own contributions to safety case closure, including traceability, test evidence, and defect reporting
• Produce clear and comprehensive technical reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and regulatory audiences
• Ensure all testing activities align with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company protocols

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Robotics, Automotive Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in autonomous vehicles, ADAS, robotics, or safety-critical system testing
• Strong experience developing test cases from:
  • System requirements
  • Safety goals and ASIL classifications
  • Scenario-based safety analyses (ODDs, edge cases, SOTIF scenarios)
• Practical knowledge of:
  • ISO 26262 (Functional Safety)
  • ISO 21448 (SOTIF)
• Experience with vehicle-level testing and real-world validation environments
• Strong understanding of perception systems, sensor fusion, and ML validation challenges
• Experience with:
  • CAN and Ethernet-based automotive systems
  • Data logging and vehicle debugging tools
  • ROS/ROS2 or similar robotics middleware
• Strong scripting skills (Python and/or MATLAB) for data analysis and post-processing
• Proven ability to investigate system behavior, identify root causes, and translate findings into actionable insights
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Bonus Points:

• Experience testing autonomous vehicles or ADAS systems in production environments
• Experience working with simulation, HiL, or large-scale validation frameworks
• Familiarity with perception model failure modes and data-driven validation approaches
• Experience supporting safety case development or regulatory submissions

Work Location: For this position, we are open to hiring in either the Ann Arbor, MI OR Blacksburg, VA (U.S.) office work locations in a hybrid capacity. We are also open to hiring Remote in the United States 

Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r  

Torc cares about our team members and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work/life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. Torc offers:    

• A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options  

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees    

• 401K plan with a 6% employer match  

• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)  

• Company-wide holiday office closures  

• AD+D and Life Insurance   

At Torc, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc’rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities.  
Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.  

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Torc's total compensation package will also include our corporate bonus and stock option plan. Dependent on the position offered, sign-on payments, relocation, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.  

Job ID:  102575