SIL Test Engineer (W2 Contract)

Summary:

The main function of a systems engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical systems engineer analyzes user needs, and then designs, tests, and develops software to meet those needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Direct programmers and analysts to make changes to existing databases and database management systems.
• Direct others in coding logical and physical database descriptions.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
• Review and approve database development and determine project scope and limitations.
• Approve, schedule, plan and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems
• Implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
• Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one s time.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
• Strong knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.
• Strong knowledge of computer development software across multiple platforms.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
• 8-10 years of experience required.

Position s Contributions to Work Group:

• The team is accountable for integrating multiple systems together and performing validation for the autonomous truck programs within Caterpillar. We have HIL labs, SIL labs, and the BB test track where we put the hardware and software onto surrogate vehicles for on-machine testing and integration.
• The team does system integration and validation for autonomous trucks, IT administration for our test servers, execute testing, Develop automation and simulation for testing
• Participate in dealer/customer demonstrations

Typical task breakdown:

• Daily standup meeting at 12:15pm
• Execute existing test plans
• Develop new test plans for new features
• Debug issues
• Document issues
• Communicate frequently with MineStar development team in Australia
• Communicate frequently with the Cat India validation team

Interaction with team:

• Communicate frequently with MineStar development team in Australia
• Communicate frequently with the Cat India validation team
• Communicate continuously with the on-site team

Education & Experience Required:

• Engineering degree is required (4-year degree at a minimum)
• Electrical/computer preferred, but open based upon experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience

Technical Skills

(Required)

• Software in the Loop (SIL) test execution with clear documentation and clear communication skills
• Experience automating system level administrative tasks using Python or other common scripting languages
• Experience with complex system testing and troubleshooting

Secondary skillset:

• 2+ years of experience managing Windows Server and Ubuntu VMs using Vsphere in a complex operational environment with responsibilities including: Management of OS updates, account administration using LDAP and other technologies, SQL server management,
• Experience with testing and troubleshooting IT issues observed by complex client / server applications running in a global test environment including networking (unicast, multicast, broadcast) using tools such as Wireshark, server performance, etc.