System Integration and Test Engineer

Optimus Ride, Boston, MA

REIMAGINE MOBILITY

Duration: Full-Time

About Optimus Ride

Optimus Ride is an autonomous mobility service provider on a mission to drive the future of transportation. We develop and own the full AV tech stack and user experience–algorithms, software, hardware, and system integration–for autonomous, electric rides for communities near and far. We’re focused on driving innovation and delivering convenient, turnkey transportation services for master planned communities, corporate and academic campuses, and mixed use developments. We’re driven to create safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation solutions for all.

Optimus Ride is headquartered in the Boston Seaport District, not far from our old stomping ground at MIT. From the boardroom to the test track, our teammates (affectionately referred to as Optimists) bring deep industry and subject matter expertise, a collaborative and focused work ethic, and an optimistic outlook on the future of autonomous, sustainable, community-serving transportation.

The Role

We are seeking talented and ambitious system integration and test engineers to help integrate, test, and validate the complex systems that our teams create. You will design, develop, and implement testing plans and procedures, and work closely with engineers across many disciplines to create our self-driving vehicles. The ideal candidate has worked on safety-critical vehicle engineering projects and is well-versed in safety management life cycle for complex software and hardware systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute test plans and procedures for testing self-driving vehicles
Collaborate with the engineering development and operations teams to verify and validate self driving car systems
Analyze and document test methods, procedures, and results

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in an engineering field, computer science, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of professional work experience as an engineer
Experience in the design and/or validation of vehicle, robotics, or software development for safety critical systems
Based in MA with some travel to test locations (up to 30% travel)
Passionate about self-driving technologies
Attention to detail and good communication skills

Bonus

Deep knowledge of testing methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, and debugging
Experience with C++ or Python for analysis
Experience with software development tools and methods
Experience and familiarity with Linux

Optimus Ride provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits and Working Environment

At Optimus Ride, we strive to support our employees by offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a world class working environment that is centered around the team. We nurture creativity and provide expansive opportunities for growth and development.

About Optimus Ride

Optimus Ride Inc. is an MIT spinoff company based in Boston, MA that develops technologies to enable efficient, sustainable, and equitable mobility solutions. We are designing a fully autonomous (level 4) system for electric vehicle fleets. We combine over 30 years of interdisciplinary university research in self‑driving technologies (DARPA Urban Challenge), electric vehicles (CityCar), and Mobility-on-Demand Systems. The team includes a decade of industrial and entrepreneurial experience that combines manufacturing robots, urban design, and shared vehicle fleet management.