Controls & Validation Engineer – Autonomous Haul Trucks

Cintal, Inc. • Tucson, AZ

21d • $80,000 - $98,000

About The Position

The Controls & Validation Engineer supports the integration, testing, and validation of autonomous truck control systems in laboratory and field environments. The role executes system-level testing, troubleshoots issues, analyzes test data, and collaborates with software, controls, mechanical, systems, and product engineering teams to implement corrective actions. It also develops and maintains test plans, validation procedures, and technical documentation; supports field deployment and commissioning; evaluates performance, reliability, and safety; and verifies software releases and control system updates. The position ensures that testing follows engineering standards, quality requirements, and safety protocols, and communicates progress, issues, and recommendations to project stakeholders.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Cintal offers visa sponsorship to eligible and qualified individuals and is committed to equal employment opportunity and building a diverse, inclusive, global team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in controls engineering, systems integration, testing, validation, or product development.
• Experience with control systems development, integration, testing, and validation.
• Knowledge of autonomous systems, vehicle controls, embedded systems, or off-highway/mobile equipment.
• Proficiency troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis of hardware, software, and control system issues.
• Experience with data acquisition, data analysis, and test reporting tools.
• Understanding of system verification and validation methodologies and test procedures.
• Familiarity with CAN communication protocols, J1939, and vehicle network architectures.
• Experience with diagnostic and calibration tools for control systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of software development and validation processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical reporting skills.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system validation.
• Familiarity with laboratory and field testing environments.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams in a product development setting.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with autonomous systems, vehicle controls, embedded systems, or off-highway equipment.
• Experience with autonomous vehicles, autonomous haul trucks, or advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
• Familiarity with embedded software development, calibration, and validation processes.
• Exposure to HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) testing environments.
• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, CANalyzer, CANoe, Vector tools, or similar engineering software.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or scripting tools for test automation and data analysis.
• Understanding of machine control systems, sensor integration, and vehicle network communications.
• Experience in mining, construction, agricultural, or off-highway equipment industries.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards and system reliability methodologies.
• Ability to work independently in laboratory and field environments with minimal supervision.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support integration, testing, and validation of autonomous truck control systems and related technologies.
• Execute laboratory and field testing to verify system performance, functionality, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and controls-related issues during development and validation.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes, and collaborate with engineering teams on corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and execute test plans, validation procedures, and technical documentation.
• Work with cross-functional software, controls, systems, mechanical, and product engineering teams.
• Support deployment and commissioning of autonomous systems in field environments.
• Monitor system performance and recommend continuous improvements.
• Participate in debugging and verification of software releases and control system updates.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, testing protocols, quality requirements, and safety protocols.
• Communicate testing progress, issues, and recommendations to project stakeholders.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Two weeks of paid time off per year, prorated in the current year based on start date.
• Access to medical insurance, including dental and vision.
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short- or long-term disabilities or long-term care needs.
• 401(k) eligibility with an annual employer contribution.
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis.
• Yearly bonus based on company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level