Test Engineer

Title: Autonomy Test Specialist Pay Rate: $60/hr+ DOELocation: Miami, FL onsite / at least 3 days in officeType: Full TimeAbout Our ClientOur client is a pioneering automotive services organization committed to redefining how people move. With a focus on innovation, quality, and user experience, they collaborate across industries to develop transformative solutions that respond to evolving urban needs.About the RoleOur client's Motion Planning team is scaling their Pick Up/Drop Off (PUDO) and Depot Site enablement capabilities and expanding to new operational domains. In this contract role, you'll work alongside their Motion Planning engineers to accelerate their development, testing, and validation workflows. You'll own the creation of simulation scenarios, manage vehicle testing, and serve as the first line of triage for test results. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to autonomous vehicle development while building your robotics expertise on the job.They're looking for someone who is organized, technically curious, and excited to learn. You'll gain hands-on exposure to their simulation infrastructure, on-vehicle testing processes, and the real-world challenges of deploying autonomous vehicles.What you will be doing:Create and specify simulation scenes for PUDO and Depot site scenarios, translating operational requirements into testable configurations.Develop and maintain vehicle test plans, supporting on and off site ensuring comprehensive coverage of new site enablement features.Manage test scheduling and coordination, working with vehicle operations to maximize testing efficiency.Perform first-pass triage of simulation and vehicle test results, identifying issues and categorizing them for engineering review and solution development.Document test findings and identify opportunities to streamline processes and create reports that help autonomy engineers quickly understand test outcomes.About YouRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)Ability and willingness to travel for test supportFamiliarity with scripting languages (Python preferred) for automation and data analysisStrong organizational skills with experience managing schedules or coordinating technical workflowsAbility to learn new tools and systems quicklyClear written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and collaborating with engineerPreferred Qualifications:Experience with simulation environments or game enginesExposure to robotics, automotive, or autonomous systemsFamiliarity with version control (Git) and issue tracking systems (JIRA or similar)Experience with test engineering, QA, or validation processesUnderstanding of basic vehicle dynamics or motion planning conceptsApplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas.About Cinder