Acceptance Testing, Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Documentation Plan, Electricity, Field Trials, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Identify Issues, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Mining Equipment and Machinery, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, System Architecture, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Ubuntu, Validation Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Tucson, AZ
POSTED
1 day ago
Title: Controls Engineer 2
Location: Tucson, AZ (AZ-Tucson-Proving Ground - On-Site Full Time)
Start Date / End Date: August 17, 2026 August 17, 2028 (24 Months)
Schedule: 40 hours per week (1st Shift)
Equipment: Client provided (client will provide assets)
This position serves as an Autonomous Truck Integration and Validation Engineer on the 1st shift proving grounds team. The primary mission of this team is to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of autonomous haul trucks and machinery through rigorous real-world test execution, data analysis, and cross-functional defect reporting.
TOP 3 REQUIRED SKILLS
Vehicle Test & Validation / On-Machine Testing - 2 to 4 years
Complex System Troubleshooting (Mechanical, Electrical, or Software) - 2 to 4 years
Computer Literacy & Technical Reporting (Windows OS, test plan documentation) - 2 to 4 years
ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS
Linux / Ubuntu Operating Systems
Autonomous System Architectures (Perception, Planning, Positioning)
Heavy Equipment / Mining / Off-Highway Vehicle Domain Knowledge
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate is an adaptable, hands-on test or validation engineer with 2 to 4 years of experience working directly with vehicles, heavy machinery, or complex control systems. They thrive in rugged, field-testing environments and combine good troubleshooting capabilities with clear written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with off-site software teams.