Description
What you'll do: • Create reliability test and validation plans for AV hardware components and subsystem • Lead and organize DFMEA efforts within the Hardware and Vehicle groups • Collect data to support component testing and validation plan creation • Design custom test profiles as needed utilizing field measurements and requirements • Perform tests internally and manage outsourced testing activities as needed • Interpret test data and generate reports to provide feedback to the cross-functional teams • Design, assemble, operate and maintain test equipment and infrastructure • Lead test campaigns for the components or subsystems • Support the creation of reliability and performance benchmarks for custom components • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support testable requirement creation
Skills
testing, mechanical, vibrational
Top Skills Details
testing,mechanical,vibrational
Additional Skills & Qualifications
What we're looking for: • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related field • 5+ years of engineering testing & validation experience in the hardware space with a strong focus on designing & managing validation plans • Several years of hands-on experience in the automotive, trucking, aerospace, robotics, or automation industry • Experience defining and managing mechanical and environmental tests for components that are integrated into vehicles or robots • Experience with vehicle communication protocols (CAN/LIN/T1 ETH) • Experience with setting up and collecting data with data acquisition systems for testing purposes • Experience with processing data collected with DAQ (CANbus/LIN/T1 ETH) • Familiarity using measured data to create HALT tests for accelerated testing • Experience with CAD tools • Experience with sensor technology such as camera, ultrasound, lidar, and radar (preferred) • Familiarity to automate workflows (macros or data analysis) (preferred) • Familiarity with MatLab and/or Python (preferred)
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mountain View, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mountain View,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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