Autonomous Vehicle Test & Validation Engineer

Job overview

The Autonomous Vehicle Test & Validation Engineer role is onsite at a client testing facility in Tucson, Arizona, working with mining equipment. The salary range is $70,000–$90,000 per year. RFA Engineering provides engineering support and expertise to clients, including development and testing of off-highway equipment. The engineer supports integration and validation of autonomous heavy-equipment systems through hands-on machine testing, troubleshooting, data analysis, and documentation. The work helps assess system performance against requirements and communicate findings to developers, operators, and engineering stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Create and update test and development plans for autonomous haul trucks
• execute on-machine testing
• support hardware and software integration and validation
• analyze test data
• troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues
• reproduce and document issues
• write test reports and recommendations
• communicate findings
• review performance against requirements
• coordinate with equipment operators
• support validation of perception, planning, and positioning technologies
• interpret electrical schematics
• maintain test documentation and project status.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

autonomous vehicle test & validation engineer

tucson az

rfa engineering

mining equipment

autonomous systems

on-machine testing

systems integration

test data analysis

mechanical troubleshooting

electrical schematics

$70k–$90k salary

no visa sponsorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings account
• life and disability coverage
• 401(k)
• paid time off and holidays
• education assistance
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Full benefits package, professional growth opportunities, education assistance, and potential direct hire by clients. Visa sponsorship is not available.

About the employer

Rogers Freels & Associates Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.