System Test Engineer (Contractor)
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Type: Full time, Onsite
Job Description
Apollo Autonomous Driving USA LLC (a subsidiary of Baidu) is looking for a System Test Engineer (Contractor) to work closely with our development teams, ensuring that autonomous driving systems meet design specifications and performance requirements. The team’s charter is to develop and validate state-of-the-art sensor systems (LiDAR, Radar, Camera, and integrated platforms) for autonomous vehicles.
In this role, you will be responsible for testing LiDAR, Radar, and integrated autonomous driving systems. You will develop test plans, execute tests, document results, and report defects to ensure system reliability and functionality. The ideal candidate will have experience in sensor testing, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What You’ll Do:
Test Planning and Design
- Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases based on system requirements and design specifications.
- Identify test scenarios and create detailed test.
- Define test objectives, scope, and success criteria.
Test Execution
- Execute manual and automated tests to validate sensor functionality, performance, and reliability.
- Perform stress, load, and scalability testing to evaluate sensor/system performance under various conditions.
Documentation
- Document test results, including pass/fail status, defects, and performance metrics.
- Create and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and traceability matrices.
Collaboration
- Work closely with development teams, product managers, and cross-functional teams to align on testing goals and deliverables.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to enhance testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
What We Look For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- 1+ years of experience in system testing or a related role
- Experience with sensor testing
- Experience with the basic concepts of LiDAR/Radars, etc.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with automated testing tools (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
- Familiarity with ADAS or autonomous driving systems.
- Knowledge of test automation frameworks and scripting.
- Experience working in automotive or robotics testing environments.
Culture Fit:
- Mission alignment: Passionate about advancing autonomous driving technology.
- Self-directed: Driven, motivated, and able to take ownership of tasks.
- Innovation & creativity: Ability to think critically and propose improvements.
- Hungry to learn: Eager to grow skills and adapt to new technologies.
- Team orientation: Collaborative mindset, working effectively in a fast-paced team.
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What We Do
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Baidu USA is one of the R&D centers of Baidu, China’s largest search engine provider. Baidu USA’s team of elite, world-class researchers and engineers devote their time to tackling the most challenging, change-the-world projects in AI and related fields. Baidu USA is comprised of four groups: Baidu Research US, Intelligent Driving Group US, Baidu USDC and Smart Living Group US.
At Baidu USA, we act with the nimbleness of a startup, but as a global company, have access to immense computing resources and data. This makes Baidu USA the best place for those working in AI to see their work developed and potentially deployed to hundreds of millions of users.
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