Senior Platform System Vehicle Test Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Senior Platform System Vehicle Test Engineer (Automotive): Developing and executing vehicle-level testing for autonomous safety-critical systems with an accent on functional safety standards like ISO 26262. Focus on designing test procedures, troubleshooting field issues, and optimizing the balance between physical vehicle testing and simulation to ensure comprehensive safety coverage.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Foster City, CA (Hybrid)

Salary: $175,000–$239,000

Company

hirify.global is building a ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem to provide next-generation mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.

What you will do

• Develop and execute technical and logistical planning for vehicle tests in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Interpret complex test data and strategize the optimal balance between physical testing and simulation.
• Analyze system requirements to ensure alignment with safety concepts and maintain traceability.
• Design, develop, and operate the hirify.global Robot, test equipment, and instrumentation systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in the field, tracing failures to specific subsystems.
• Define and develop automated data extraction tools to streamline analysis and reporting.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in Automotive, Aerospace, Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• 6+ years of test engineering experience in the automobile, robotics, or aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, drive/chassis systems, and control theory.
• Proficiency with automotive communication protocols including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
• Experience with test scripting and data analysis using Python or Matlab.
• Strong analytical skills and hands-on experience with automotive electronics.

Nice to have

• Experience developing integration and test plans for safety-critical or autonomous systems.
• Familiarity with CAPL, Linux systems, and OxTS.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, long-term care, and disability insurance.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, Amazon RSUs, and hirify.global Stock Appreciation Rights.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and bereavement.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation in robotics and machine learning.