This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Software Test Automation & AI Integration Engineer
We are seeking multiple Software Test Automation & AI Integration Engineers to help revolutionize software testing processes for advanced vehicle and machine systems. This team will focus on improving efficiency reducing manual testing effort and developing intelligent tools that optimize software validation across Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and on-vehicle testing environments.
This is a unique opportunity to help build the future of intelligent testing by combining software engineering automation AI-enabled workflows and real-world machine testing.
Position Overview
As a Software Test Automation & AI Integration Engineer you will work closely with system test teams software developers and product engineering groups to identify inefficiencies in current testing workflows and develop innovative solutions that improve software quality and testing speed.
The current testing environment relies heavily on manual on-machine software validation. This team will focus on creating smarter testing solutions through automation intelligent monitoring anomaly detection AI-assisted analysis and integration of new tools and workflows.
The ideal candidate is highly technical curious hands-on and excited about solving difficult real-world problems involving software integration CAN communication machine systems and intelligent automation.
Job Responsibilities
Develop tools and workflows that improve efficiency in software regression testing and on-vehicle validation activities
Design and implement automation solutions for SIL HIL and on-machine software testing environments
Create intelligent monitoring and diagnostic tools for CAN communication system behavior and machine integration issues
Develop AI-assisted workflows for test execution anomaly detection test plan navigation and data analysis
Collaborate with system test technicians automation engineers and software development teams to identify and eliminate testing pain points
Improve test execution planning coordination logging reporting and traceability
Integrate software tools with existing systems APIs databases and development workflows
Support development of proof-of-concept tools and rapidly prototype new testing solutions
Analyze large volumes of machine and system data to identify trends failures and opportunities for optimization
Help reduce regression testing cycle times through automation and smarter test strategies
Participate in field testing activities and support on-machine software validation efforts
Contribute to long-term strategies that modernize and transform software testing processes
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Software Engineering Computer Science or related field
Experience with software testing automation systems integration or validation engineering
Experience working with embedded systems machine systems vehicle systems or industrial equipment
Understanding of CAN communication and machine network diagnostics
Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python C JavaScript or similar
Experience developing automation tools utilities or test frameworks
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in fast-paced development and testing environments
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with HIL or SIL testing environments
Experience with AI/ML tools agentic AI workflows or intelligent automation
Experience developing data analysis or anomaly detection solutions
Familiarity with MQTT Ethernet communication telemetry systems or machine connectivity solutions
Experience integrating with APIs databases or cloud-based tools
Familiarity with Azure DevOps (ADO) test plans or software development workflows
Experience working with agricultural construction forestry or off-highway equipment
Experience supporting regression testing or system integration testing
Understanding of test data collection logging and analytics systems
Desired Attributes
Innovative mindset with a passion for improving inefficient processes
Strong interest in AI-assisted engineering workflows and automation
Comfortable working in both software and hands-on machine testing environments
Self-starter capable of rapidly learning new tools and technologies
Ability to identify opportunities for major efficiency gains and process improvements
Willingness to challenge traditional testing approaches and develop revolutionary solutions
Pay Range: $90000-$150000 Commensurate with experience
About RFA Engineering
RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural construction mining recreational industrial and special machines. Our work includes concept development product design documentation problem-solving simulation optimization and testing of components systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis branch office in Dubuque IA and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
RFA Engineering () supports industry-leading clients through the full software development lifecycle to build cutting-edge precision agriculture machine guidance vehicle automation and autonomy applications. We are seeking passionate talented engineers to work on exciting projects using the latest t...
This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Software Test Automation & AI Integration Engineer
We are seeking multiple Software Test Automation & AI Integration Engineers to help revolutionize software testing processes for advanced vehicle and machine systems. This team will focus on improving efficiency reducing manual testing effort and developing intelligent tools that optimize software validation across Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and on-vehicle testing environments.
This is a unique opportunity to help build the future of intelligent testing by combining software engineering automation AI-enabled workflows and real-world machine testing.
Position Overview
As a Software Test Automation & AI Integration Engineer you will work closely with system test teams software developers and product engineering groups to identify inefficiencies in current testing workflows and develop innovative solutions that improve software quality and testing speed.
The current testing environment relies heavily on manual on-machine software validation. This team will focus on creating smarter testing solutions through automation intelligent monitoring anomaly detection AI-assisted analysis and integration of new tools and workflows.
The ideal candidate is highly technical curious hands-on and excited about solving difficult real-world problems involving software integration CAN communication machine systems and intelligent automation.
Job Responsibilities
Develop tools and workflows that improve efficiency in software regression testing and on-vehicle validation activities
Design and implement automation solutions for SIL HIL and on-machine software testing environments
Create intelligent monitoring and diagnostic tools for CAN communication system behavior and machine integration issues
Develop AI-assisted workflows for test execution anomaly detection test plan navigation and data analysis
Collaborate with system test technicians automation engineers and software development teams to identify and eliminate testing pain points
Improve test execution planning coordination logging reporting and traceability
Integrate software tools with existing systems APIs databases and development workflows
Support development of proof-of-concept tools and rapidly prototype new testing solutions
Analyze large volumes of machine and system data to identify trends failures and opportunities for optimization
Help reduce regression testing cycle times through automation and smarter test strategies
Participate in field testing activities and support on-machine software validation efforts
Contribute to long-term strategies that modernize and transform software testing processes
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Software Engineering Computer Science or related field
Experience with software testing automation systems integration or validation engineering
Experience working with embedded systems machine systems vehicle systems or industrial equipment
Understanding of CAN communication and machine network diagnostics
Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python C JavaScript or similar
Experience developing automation tools utilities or test frameworks
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in fast-paced development and testing environments
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with HIL or SIL testing environments
Experience with AI/ML tools agentic AI workflows or intelligent automation
Experience developing data analysis or anomaly detection solutions
Familiarity with MQTT Ethernet communication telemetry systems or machine connectivity solutions
Experience integrating with APIs databases or cloud-based tools
Familiarity with Azure DevOps (ADO) test plans or software development workflows
Experience working with agricultural construction forestry or off-highway equipment
Experience supporting regression testing or system integration testing
Understanding of test data collection logging and analytics systems
Desired Attributes
Innovative mindset with a passion for improving inefficient processes
Strong interest in AI-assisted engineering workflows and automation
Comfortable working in both software and hands-on machine testing environments
Self-starter capable of rapidly learning new tools and technologies
Ability to identify opportunities for major efficiency gains and process improvements
Willingness to challenge traditional testing approaches and develop revolutionary solutions
Pay Range: $90000-$150000 Commensurate with experience
About RFA Engineering
RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural construction mining recreational industrial and special machines. Our work includes concept development product design documentation problem-solving simulation optimization and testing of components systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis branch office in Dubuque IA and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.