Meet the team

The test strategy team is responsible for defining and implementing the test strategy and tracking the overall testing progress ranging from the software unit to a fleet of SAE L4 automated trucks. We support the design, build-up, and qualification of our test environments. We engage with various stakeholders from systems engineering & software development to virtual & physical testing to ensure a consistent verification & validation workflow. We develop concepts to implement and scale methods such as scenario-based testing for our overall verification and validation strategy.

What you’ll do

As part of the test strategy team, you’ll define our strategy around the Hardware-in-the-Loop test platforms. You will work with various teams to design, build, and maintain our HiL infrastructure as well as specify, implement, execute, and evaluate the tests in those environments.

• Identify the needs for our HiL setups and test benches together with various stakeholders
• Drive the design and build-up of the required HiL setups
• Define our test strategy for the test levels covered by HiL testing in accordance with automotive standards
• Communicate overall status and prepare management decisions
• Collaborate closely with internal and external partners on the test management for verification and validation
• Support tool qualification processes (ISO 26262-8)
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies for verification and validation of autonomous driving functions

What you‘ll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in engineering, computer science, natural sciences or related field with 10+ years of working experience OR A Master’s of Science degree and 7+ years of working experience.
• Experience with design, build-up and qualification of HiL test environments
• Experience with test specification, execution, and automation
• Experience with managing engineering & testing service providers across time zones
• Knowledge of quality, safety & security standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 21448, ISO 21434 or comparable standards from other domains)
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders on various hierarchical levels and across different time zones
• Excellent active listening skills with the ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
• Ability to gather and parse information in an ambiguous situation to derive a tactical strategy to solve a complex problem.
• Willingness to travel on a quarterly basis.

Bonus points!

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (SysML or similar)
• Experience with automotive development processes – especially combination of stage-gate process for hardware development with agile software development
• Experience with qualification of software tools according to ISO 26262-8

Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r

Torc cares about our team members and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work/life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. Torc offers:

• A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 401K plan with a 6% employer match
• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
• Company-wide holiday office closures
• AD+D and Life Insurance