Autonomous Vehicle Data Analyst Engineer

The Autonomous Vehicle Data Analyst Engineer role supports the development and validation of Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving systems through real-world over-the-road testing. You will work closely with an engineering team and an AV safety driver, focusing on data acquisition, event documentation, analysis, and test troubleshooting.

Role Overview

In this position, you will take part in daily testing activities and help ensure reliable data collection during on-road validation. The work includes coordinating with the safety driver regarding ADS behavior, capturing and processing driving event data, and assisting with troubleshooting when the vehicle does not reach required operating states.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the test article, including responsibility for vehicle road readiness and ensuring data acquisition equipment is prepared for over-the-road testing, with rotation to 2nd shift testing as needed.
• Communicate ADS behavior to the AV safety driver and participate in daily over-the-road testing of the AV systems.
• Request the safety driver to take over when conditions indicate possible unsafe operations, if needed.
• Document, tag, upload, and process data; analyze driving events in partnership with the AV development team.
• Troubleshoot situations where the AV is not in Active Automated mode and at standstill.
• Attend on-site training at OEM and Navistar test locations, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Computer Science.
• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis to work in the United States (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee). The employer does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position (for example, H-1B status).

Technologies

• Microsoft Office Applications
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Travel Requirements

• Regular travel to International Proving Grounds (IPG) in New Carlisle, Indiana.
• Occasional business travel for training, up to 50%.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing.
• Competitive market-based compensation.

Desired Skills

• Proven organizational skills for planning and documentation of daily missions to safety drivers.
• Prior powertrain calibration or data acquisition experience on mobile platforms in automotive or commercial truck environments.
• Strong communication skills for reconstructing events during over-the-road testing, including both presentations and verbal updates to all parties involved.
• Experience uploading large data files, performing data analysis, and triaging fault codes on vehicle or other mobile platforms.
• Experience and/or understanding of maintenance procedures for automotive or commercial platforms.
• Working knowledge of automotive or commercial truck powertrain platforms.
• Working knowledge or experience with automotive or commercial truck ADAS systems.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for documentation, trip planning, and debriefing communications.
• Ability to work in a team environment for extended testing periods alongside AV safety drivers.

Location: Elmendorf, TX (Onsite) | Compensation: USD 70,400 - 105,600 per year