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Field Test Engineer

Agtonomy

Agtonomy

Software Engineering, Quality Assurance
Geyserville, CA, USA
Posted on Monday, November 13, 2023
About Us
Agtonomy is a hybrid autonomy and tele-assist service platform that turns tractors and other equipment into autonomous machines. A robust sensor suite and custom software stack enable remote modes of operation with a higher margin of safety than conventional equipment. Agtonomy, through its OEM partners, will address both local agriculture skilled labor shortages and broader land maintenance operations, including wildfire prevention through land clearing.
About the role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Test Engineer to join our Reliability and Test Engineering team. You will be responsible for testing new and existing autonomous vehicle systems through the entire product lifecycle. You will coordinate with hardware and software teams to address weaknesses in our product and provide feedback for design improvements. This role will be based at a test center on a vineyard in Geyserville, CA.
What you’ll be doing:
Develop and maintain test site infrastructure and a fleet of autonomous electric vehicles
Test our full product platform in vineyards and orchards throughout Sonoma county
Create datasets on product performance, reliability, and maintenance
Identify product issues by operating with a critical eye and knowledge of our systems
Capture bugs and document reproduction scenarios for the software team to debug
Execute test plans and regular regression tests
Support customer trials, collect feedback, and resolve any technical issues
Work with SW engineers to troubleshoot issues and tune new features
What you’ll bring:
Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in a professional and product-driven environment
Experience working hands-on with electrical and mechanical components
Strong communication skills
Curiosity to learn about new technology
Willingness to work outdoors in hot and cold weather
What makes you a strong fit:
Experience with issue & project tracking software (i.e. JIRA or Linear)
An understanding of electric vehicle and software testing
Experience farming permanent crops
Ability to drive a truck and trailer with heavy equipment
An understanding of networking technology
Ability to communicate with customers in a professional manner
Benefits
*Attractive compensation and generous benefits package
*Unlimited Vacation
*Commuter benefits