Field Tester II - Project Based
$45,760,000–$60,320,000 year
On-siteLogan, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Operate manual, remote-controlled, semi-autonomous, and autonomous vehicle platforms during field testing while executing structured test plans and procedures. Complete vehicle inspections, system setup, calibration, and pre-test readiness checks, then monitor behavior to identify performance or safety concerns. Document test conditions, results, and failures; collect logs, photographs, and videos; and reproduce issues to support engineering troubleshooting. Perform regression testing, assist with sensor maintenance, and provide feedback on system usability. Communicate progress and equipment needs to team members, maintain work areas, and follow all safety policies. Work independently outdoors in varying conditions, travel frequently, and adhere to nonstandard hours.
Required Qualifications
- Two to five years of experience in field testing, equipment operation, technical support, vehicle testing, military operations, or a related hands-on technical role
- Experience operating heavy equipment, industrial vehicles, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, robotics platforms, or similar machinery
- Ability to safely operate equipment while following structured procedures and test instructions
- Experience identifying, documenting, and communicating mechanical, electrical, software, or operational issues
- Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, computer, or vehicle systems
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate testing documentation
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in field environments
- Comfortable using computers, tablets, diagnostic applications, and technical software
- Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, operators, customers, and cross-functional team members
- Ability to work independently while remaining responsive to changing test priorities
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather, terrain, noise, dust, and operating conditions
- Ability to travel frequently and work nonstandard hours when required by testing or deployment schedules
- Valid driver's license with the ability to meet company vehicle-operation requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Experience testing autonomous vehicles, robotics systems, automated machinery, or advanced driver-assistance systems
- Experience operating construction, mining, agricultural, material-handling, or off-road equipment
- Familiarity with GPS/GNSS, LiDAR, radar, cameras, vehicle sensors, or communication systems
- Experience using Linux-based systems, command-line tools, or diagnostic software
- Familiarity with CAN communication, vehicle control systems, or embedded computing platforms
- Experience supporting prototype development, engineering validation, or customer acceptance testing
- Commercial driver's license or recognized heavy-equipment operating certifications
- Experience working directly with customers during demonstrations, deployments, or operational testing
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