Test Technician, QA

About the role

HireArt is assisting our client in hiring a Test Technician, QA, to uphold high standards of safety, vehicle readiness, and software and hardware quality in autonomous vehicle operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing, review data, generate Zero Problem Tickets (ZPTs), and log findings
• Document known issues and identify new defects, creating Jira tickets and communicating results to engineering teams
• Support flexible operational schedules, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, and weekends
• Provide clear written and verbal feedback to engineering teams on test outcomes and observed issues
• Execute mission prep procedures, including launching software across multiple devices, verifying configurations, deploying software, capturing requested data, and escalating issues as they arise
• Support continuous improvement of testing processes and tools based on observed operational and customer needs
• Uphold a safety-centric, inclusive culture with open and professional communication

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience supporting complex testing, QA, or vehicle testing operations
• Familiarity with defect tracking and documentation tools such as Jira and Confluence (or Azure DevOps)
• Basic QA testing experience
• Proven ability to problem-solve and perform effectively in high-pressure situations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, resourceful mindset with strong attention to detail
• Safety-first attitude with a strong sense of urgency and ownership
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment

Bonus Qualifications

• Ability to write scripts or code in Python or another high-level language
• Experience with issue tracking and reporting workflows
• Familiarity with vehicle communication buses (e.g., CAN, Ethernet)
• Scripting or automation experience for testing or data analysis

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) Subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Ongoing contract position, onsite, available to candidates local to the San Francisco, CA area