Software Validation Engineer
Fort Worth, TX - USA
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Job Summary
This is a full-time position with afull benefit packagelisted below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Software Validation Engineer
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Autonomy Systems integration engineers to ensure the product architecture requirements are fulfilled.
- Work with Technical program managers and Application Architects to ensure that program requirements are being met (time cost quality).
- Ensure that base machine software changes are delivered on time for command for hauling releases. These can be NPI and CPI solutions depending on the state of the program.
- Support Field data collection kits activities including design support procurement shipping to site and data collection.
- Document architecture specifications software design description verification plans test cases operating procedures and safety procedures.
- Assist in the verification and validation process including supporting/troubleshooting hardware in the loop and proving ground test and development.
- Participate in design and development of application software and algorithms for robotic platforms.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Software Engineering Robotics Mechatronics or a related technical field.
- 2 years of experience in software validation systems integration embedded systems autonomous vehicles robotics or related engineering disciplines.
- Experience developing and executing verification and validation plans test procedures and test documentation.
- Working knowledge of software development lifecycles system integration and requirements management processes.
- Experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues in development lab or field environments.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including software systems controls and program management.
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
- Experience with autonomous systems off-highway equipment robotics machine control systems or embedded software is preferred.
- Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) data collection and test automation tools is preferred.
Desired Attributes
- Describes tasks tools and practices for converting software product requirements into a design.
- Demonstrates experience with all phases and deliverables of the product development methodology.
- Implements the generic functions features and facilities of modern structured methods.
- Explores and evaluates major structured methodologies available in the marketplace.
- Has experience with planning and executing full spectrum of tests for multiple products.
- Provides input to design team to ensure testing considerations are incorporated into system design.
- Creates test scenarios that ensure all error handling processes perform as expected.
- Defines creates and executes test plans and cases; estimates time effort and resources required.
- Explains approaches and tools for functional reliability and vulnerability testing.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Pay Range: $80000 - $100000 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.
Competitive Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
- Vision Insurance
- Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Short-Term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
- Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Education Assistance
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Offering comprehensive design services for mechanical, electrical, and software engineering across all machine design areas.