System Test Engineer (Contractor)

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Type: Full time, Onsite

Job Description

Apollo Autonomous Driving USA (a subsidiary of Baidu) is looking for a System Test Engineer (Contractor) to work closely with our development teams, ensuring that autonomous driving systems meet design specifications & performance requirements. The teams charter is to develop & validate state-of-the-art sensor systems (LiDAR, Radar, Camera, & integrated platforms) for autonomous vehicles.

In this role, you will be responsible for testing LiDAR, Radar, & integrated autonomous driving systems. You will develop test plans, execute tests, document results, & report defects to ensure system reliability & functionality. The ideal candidate will have experience in sensor testing, strong analytical skills, & the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What Youll Do:

Test Planning & Design

• Develop comprehensive test plans & test cases based on system requirements & design specifications.
• Identify test scenarios & create detailed test.
• Define test objectives, scope, & success criteria.

Test Execution

• Execute manual & automated tests to validate sensor functionality, performance, & reliability.
• Perform stress, load, & scalability testing to evaluate sensor/system performance under various conditions.

Documentation

• Document test results, including pass/fail status, defects, & performance metrics.
• Create & maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, & traceability matrices.

Collaboration

• Work closely with development teams, product managers, & cross-functional teams to align on testing goals & deliverables.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance testing processes, tools, & methodologies.

What We Look For:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field
• 1+ years of experience in system testing or a related role
• Experience with sensor testing
• Experience with the basic concepts of LiDAR/Radars, etc.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail & a commitment to quality
• Effective communication & collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team
• Time management & organizational skills to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automated testing tools (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
• Familiarity with ADAS or autonomous driving systems.
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks and scripting.
• Experience working in automotive or robotics testing environments.

Culture Fit:

• Mission alignment: Passionate about advancing autonomous driving technology.
• Self-directed: Driven, motivated, & able to take ownership of tasks.
• Innovation & creativity: Ability to think critically & propose improvements.
• Hungry to learn: Eager to grow skills & adapt to new technologies.
• Team orientation: Collaborative mindset, working effectively in a fast-paced team.