System Test Engineer - Agriculture Equipment

RFA Engineering•East Moline, IL

14h•$65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

RFA Engineering ( www.rfamec.com ) supports industry-leading clients through the full software development lifecycle to build cutting-edge precision agriculture, machine guidance, vehicle automation and autonomy applications. We are seeking passionate, talented engineers to work on exciting projects using the latest tools and technologies including robotics, computer-vision, machine learning, IoT, cloud computing, and much more. Collaborate with a team of industry experts onsite at our client's world-class engineering center and contribute to developing innovative solutions that drive sustainable agriculture practices. This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization. System Test Engineer - Agriculture Equipment As a System Test Engineer, you will lead software validation efforts for advanced agriculture equipment platforms. This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test strategies across simulation and vehicle environments to ensure high-quality software releases.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electrical, Software, or Agricultural Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Experience in software test planning, validation, and quality assurance.
Familiarity with SIL, HIL, and vehicle-level test environments.
Ability to interpret software requirements and technical documentation.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Agricultural or off-road equipment knowledge.
CAN communication and log analysis.
Python or other scripting experience for test automation.
Understanding of embedded systems, controllers, sensors, and vehicle electronics.

Responsibilities

Develop and own the overall software test strategy and validation plans based on system requirements.
Collaborate with system engineering and global teams to translate requirements into structured, traceable test plans.
Lead validation activities across SIL, HIL, and vehicle-level environments.
Optimize regression testing logistics to improve efficiency and reduce cycle time.
Evaluate and enhance test environment capabilities in partnership with infrastructure teams.
Execute verification testing on pre-production software and hardware.
Create detailed test cases for manual and automated execution.
Document and track software defects in ADO, including CAN logs and supporting diagnostic data.
Communicate test progress, risks, and release readiness to stakeholders.
Travel up to 25% to support on-site testing activities.