Controls Engineer 2 – Autonomous Systems Testing & Validation
Location: Tucson, AZ
Work Arrangement: Full-Time Onsite
Schedule: 1st Shift
Contract Duration: 24 Months + Possible Extension
Pay Range: $44.00-$47.00 per hour
Benefits: Medical insurance, Dental Insurance, PTO, 401K.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Controls Engineer 2 to support the integration, testing, and validation of autonomous heavy equipment. This is a hands-on engineering opportunity focused on autonomous machinery in a real-world proving-ground environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience with vehicle testing, system validation, controls, troubleshooting, or complex electromechanical systems. This position will work closely with engineers, software developers, and equipment operators to execute testing, analyze results, troubleshoot issues, and improve system performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and update test and development plans for autonomous equipment.
- Perform hands-on testing and validation of autonomous machines and vehicle systems.
- Execute test procedures and analyze resulting test data.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, and software-related issues.
- Identify, document, and communicate issues discovered during testing.
- Prepare detailed test reports and provide recommendations based on test results.
- Collaborate with software developers, engineers, and equipment operators.
- Support integration and validation activities for autonomous systems.
- Work safely around large machinery in an outdoor proving-ground environment.
- Communicate technical findings clearly to cross-functional teams.
Required Qualifications
- 2–4 years of relevant engineering, testing, validation, or controls experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience testing/developing control systems, vehicles, engines, or autonomous technologies.
- Experience troubleshooting complex systems.
- Strong computer skills, including experience working in a Windows environment.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong time-management and documentation skills.
- Comfortable working hands-on with large equipment and frequently climbing on and off machinery while carrying necessary equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with vehicle, heavy-equipment, or on-machine testing and validation.
- Experience developing and documenting test plans and procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
- Experience with Linux or Ubuntu operating systems.
- Exposure to autonomous systems, including perception, planning, or positioning.
- Experience analyzing test data and using results to troubleshoot system performance.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary mechanical, electrical, controls, and software systems.
Work Environment
This is a 100% onsite position in Tucson, Arizona. The role involves hands-on work at a proving-ground environment that may be hot, dry, and dusty. Candidates should be comfortable working around large machinery and performing testing directly on equipment.
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