Job description
HireArt is helping our client find a Test Technician, QA, to help maintain high standards of safety, vehicle readiness, and software and hardware quality across autonomous vehicle operations.
In this role, you’ll execute testing, review data, generate Zero Problem Tickets (ZPTs), and log findings. You’ll document known issues and identify new defects, creating Jira tickets and communicating results to engineering teams. This role requires flexibility to support operational schedules, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, and weekends as needed.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working in fast-paced, high-responsibility testing environments.
As an Autonomy Test Specialist, you'll:- Support vehicle operations across a variety of in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle testing activities.
- Execute basic software operation tasks and mission preparation procedures.
- Perform testing and data collection to support validation of software, hardware, and operational workflows.
- Analyze vehicle logs and test data using internal tools to identify failures, support root cause analysis, and document findings.
- Create, review, and log ZPTs, escalating issues through the defect management process from identification to resolution.
- Assist with documentation, metrics tracking, and paperwork related to vehicle readiness.
- Provide clear written and verbal feedback to engineering teams on test outcomes and observed issues.
- Execute mission prep procedures, including launching software across multiple devices, verifying configurations, deploying software, capturing requested data, and escalating issues as they arise.
- Support continuous improvement of testing processes and tools based on observed operational and customer needs.
- Uphold a safety-centric, inclusive culture with open and professional communication.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience supporting complex testing, QA, or vehicle testing operations
- Familiarity with defect tracking and documentation tools such as Jira and Confluence (or Azure DevOps)
- Basic QA testing experience
- Proven ability to problem-solve and perform effectively in high-pressure situations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, resourceful mindset with strong attention to detail
- Safety-first attitude with a strong sense of urgency and ownership
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
Bonus Qualifications:- Ability to write scripts or code in Python or another high-level language
- Experience with issue tracking and reporting workflows
- Familiarity with vehicle communication buses (e.g., CAN, Ethernet)
- Scripting or automation experience for testing or data analysis
Benefits:- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer (HireArt) Subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- HireArt covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance
- 401k package
Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the San Francisco, CA area.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.
