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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.\nThis 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.\nSystem Test Engineer - Agriculture Equipment\nThis individual is tasked to plan and execute performance and functionality tests of core software infrastructure to support the next generation of machine automation and autonomy applications for agriculture and construction vehicles.\nJob Responsibilities\nEstablish a deep understanding of agriculture technologies and application functionalities \nDevelop and deliver software test strategy and test plans for automated and manual testing of in-cab display applications\n\nMaintain comprehensive ownership of an overall software test plan, with an understanding of what needs to be tested, how to test it, and how to measure the effectiveness of the efforts\nExecute manual tests using a combination of test bench controllers and simulators\nReproduce defects identified by external sources\nHold the final decision on sufficient project quality/readiness for release on pre-production and production applications\nRequirements\nBachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software, Computer, Electrical or Agricultural Systems Engineering, or significant related experience\nGeneral machine knowledge of agriculture or off-road equipment and machinery\nDemonstrated experience in quality assurance test planning and design.\nAbility to interpret software requirements, state diagrams, block diagrams, and test plan documentation\nMust be a problem solver that is proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently. \nStrong verbal and written communication skills, as well as technical writing ability.\nMust have a valid drivers license.\nDesired Attributes\nAny basic experience with microcontrollers such as Arduino, RaspberryPi, or more complex embedded systems.\nAny understanding of python or other programming languages that would be used to execute downstream automated testing.\nGeneral understanding and interest related to controllers, electronics, sensors, displays, cameras and other technologies that are commonly used in vehicles and intelligent systems. \nWillingness to adapt to a wide variety of technologies and architectures \nVisa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.\nPay Range: $65,000-$90,000 - Commensurate with experience\nAbout RFA Engineering\nRFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. 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