Simulation V&V Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of simulation test engineers.

• Define and take ownership of the scaled simulation V&V strategy, roadmap, and technical direction to support Torc’s autonomous truck safety case.

• Ensure that simulation testing methods, processes, and evidence comply with ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO 8800, and ISO 26262 standards.

• Collaborate with Product, Systems, and Safety teams to convert requirements, hazards, and ODD definitions into simulation V&V strategies and criteria for release readiness.

• Plan and manage simulation test campaigns, including resource allocation, scheduling, and meeting program milestones.

• Direct the development of Torc’s Scenario Library, ensuring Abstract, Logical, and Concrete scenarios provide ODD coverage and traceability to requirements.

• Identify testing deficiencies and advocate for enhanced test tools, simulation environments, and testing frameworks.

• Maintain relationships with internal tools teams and external vendors to advance simulation and virtual testing toolchains.

• Analyze simulation results and convey V&V status, risks, and findings through dashboards and test reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline with over 6 years of experience, or a Master's degree accompanied by at least 4 years of experience.

• Proven experience leading virtual testing and simulation of perception and autonomous vehicle behavior.

• Solid understanding of ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), and ISO 8800 standards.

• Competence in defining test strategies and overseeing simulation scenarios and test cases with clear traceability to requirements.

• Familiarity with scenario-based testing and the ASAM OpenSCENARIO standard.

• Technical proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis purposes.

• Experience in software and system troubleshooting, system-level analysis, fault isolation, and identification.

• Understanding of probability, statistics, and linear algebra concepts.

• Proven experience in managing cross-functional partners, internal tools teams, and external simulation vendors.

• Capability in reporting progress and test results to leadership and stakeholders.

• Familiarity with cutting-edge autonomous vehicle validation methodologies.

• Experience in ADAS verification and validation.

• Involvement in contributing to safety cases or safety assurance arguments, including simulation tool qualification.

• Experience in developing and validating sensor, traffic vehicle, and vehicle dynamics models.

• Experience working with and evaluating ROS-based systems.

• Experience in hiring, building, and scaling engineering teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company match.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.