Step into a hands-on role supporting vehicle operations, software and hardware testing, and mission readiness for cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology. This position offers the chance to work closely with cross-functional teams, help identify and resolve issues, and contribute directly to the continued improvement of safe and reliable vehicle performance.

Responsibilities

• Support daily vehicle operations and help maintain vehicle readiness
• Execute software and hardware tests, including setup, launch, verification, and data capture
• Review test data and vehicle logs to help identify failures and trace root causes
• Document findings clearly and share written and verbal feedback with engineering teams
• Create and log issue reports in JIRA, including known and newly discovered defects
• Assist with mission preparation, paperwork, and readiness documentation
• Contribute to defect tracking from initial recognition through resolution
• Support a variety of tasks inside and outside the vehicle as operational needs change
• Help improve testing processes and tools through data collection and operational feedback
• Follow safety-focused procedures and support an open, collaborative work environment

Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in complex testing or vehicle testing
• Basic quality assurance testing experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze logs, test results, and operational data
• Experience using JIRA, Confluence, or a similar issue tracking and documentation platform
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• Resourceful, proactive, and able to take initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented approach with a safety-first mindset
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, overnights, and/or weekends as operational needs require

Preferred Skills

• Ability to code in Python or another high-level language
• Experience with issue reporting tools such as Jira
• Familiarity with communication busses such as CAN or Ethernet
• Scripting experience for testing, data collection, or automation support

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are valued. We encourage candidates from all communities to apply and believe that equity and inclusion strengthen innovation, collaboration, and success.