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Test & Validation Engineer

Phantom AI
Posted a day ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Mountain View, CA, US

Salary

$120,000 - $150,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Account

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  • Phantom AI is seeking a detail-oriented Test & Validation Engineer to perform vehicle-level testing and data validation for their vision system.
  • The role requires 1+ years of hands-on experience in ADAS/AD vehicle testing, design, or application engineering at an OEM or Tier-1 supplier.
  • Candidates should possess a strong understanding of ADAS/AD systems and proficiency in Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or data analysis tools.
  • The salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $150,000, with benefits including medical coverage and paid time off.
  • Phantom AI is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

About Us

At Phantom AI, we’ve built a team of incredibly talented and ambitious people challenging the norm in the automotive industry. We are building cost-effective L2/L3 solutions to reduce the burden of everyday driving and make the roads safe for everyone. For instance, we believe democratizing technologies such as Automatic Emergency Braking and Emergency Lane Support is the first priority before tackling a fully self-driving vehicle. Our main customers are Tier 1 automotive manufacturers who are focused on delivering L2/L3 solutions and in the future, will deliver full autonomy.

We differentiate ourselves from other autonomous driving startups through a combination of state-of-the-art technological know-how and real automotive experiences of shipping ADAS systems at a volume production scale. If you feel that you have the passion, commitment, and drive to challenge the status quo within the automotive industry, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and persistent Test & Validation Engineer to join our company. In this role, you will perform vehicle-level testing and data validation for our vision system. You will play a critical role in discovering edge cases, ensuring system reliability, and validating perception performance under real-world conditions.

 

Responsibilities

  • Conduct vehicle-level testing and validation for ADAS/AD perception components (focused on Camera/Vision systems) on test tracks and public roads
  • Develop detailed Test Procedure(TP), Test Scenarios, and Evaluation Metrics based on requirements
  • Analyze complex sensor/log data, identify edge cases, and generate comprehensive validation/evaluation reports
  • Support system set-up, calibration, and maintenance for vision systems and data acquisition systems
  • Collaborate closely with development teams to reproduce and resolve perception/system issues

 

Required Qualifications

  • 1+ years of hands-on experience in ADAS/AD (SAE Lv1-4) vehicle testing, design, or application engineering at an OEM or Tier-1 supplier.
  • Valid US Driver’s License with a clean driving record (Mandatory for vehicle testing).
  • Strong understanding of ADAS/AD systems, sensors (Camera, Radar, LiDAR), and key test equipment (e.g., OxTS, ABD, 4a, DGPS).
  • Familiarity with safety and regulatory test protocols (NHTSA, Euro NCAP, ISO 26262 awareness)
  • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or data analysis tools for processing test logs
  • Meticulous attention to detail and strong documentation skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally for track testing and field validation

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience in camera vision edge-case testing (e.g., occlusion, low-light, adverse weather)
  • Familiar with CAN and Vector toolset (CANape/CANoe)
  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
  • Experience with automated test scripting and data pipelines

 

Benefits

  • $120,000 - $150,000
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Office snacks & reimbursable meals*
  • Paid Time Off 
  • FSA
  • 401K

 

Equal Opportunity for Diversity & Inclusion

Phantom AI 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.

 




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