Senior System Test Engineer - Simulation at Torc Robotics

Department: System V&V and ReleaseEducation: education_optional

Compensation

$153,200 – $183,800/yr

Setup: Remote
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan · Blacksburg, Virginia
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 14, 2026

Description

The Simulation Test Engineer will own system-level simulation testing for autonomous driving software, focusing on virtual verification and validation of perception and autonomous systems. The role includes planning simulation test campaigns, developing V&V strategies, maintaining scenario libraries, identifying testing gaps, coordinating simulation toolchains, and analyzing test results. Candidates need a bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience or a master's degree with 3+ years of experience, along with experience in autonomous vehicle simulation, scenario development, test procedures, Python and YAML scripting, Linux troubleshooting, and stakeholder reporting. The US pay range is $153,200 to $183,800.

Required Skills

Virtual testing
OpenScenario
Python
Linux
Fault isolation
ROS

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or an engineering equivalent; alternatively, a master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
Required Previous Experiences: 6+ years of experience for bachelor's-degree candidates
3+ years of experience for master's-degree candidates
Experience with virtual testing and simulation of perception and autonomous vehicle behavior
Experience developing ASM OpenScenario scenarios, especially Abstract and Logical Scenarios
Experience developing test cases and test procedures
Experience scripting in YAML and using Python for data analysis
Experience with software and system troubleshooting, system-level analysis, fault isolation, and identification
Experience reporting progress and test results to stakeholders
Familiarity with state-of-the-art autonomous vehicle validation approaches
Preferred Qualifications: Automotive or similar test and validation experience
Experience developing and validating sensor, traffic vehicle, and vehicle dynamics models
ROS experience
Ability to mentor lower-level engineers
Translation Company Name: Torc Robotics