About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

Forterra uses a simulation environment to model the behaviors of our autonomous system in various environments and scenarios. The Simulation Test Engineer will work closely with various teams to create the capabilities to test specific scenarios, analyze results, identify defects, create reports, and analyze patterns in the data.

What You'll Do:

• Generate simulation capabilities to validate requirements and performance metrics
• Report on the simulation’s performance against the validation metrics and work closely with the simulation software team to resolve any issues or gaps in performance
• Automate and streamline the reporting of verification and validation metrics to increase feedback frequency

What We're Looking For:

• Strong understanding of fundamental math and physics principles: calculus, vehicle dynamics, forces, equations of motion, etc.
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment
• Experience and working knowledge of simulation for robotics and autonomous vehicle testing
• Ability to navigate a large code base and understand autonomy architecture at a high level
• Understanding of multi-threaded and asynchronous software models
• Experience with SOTIF standard ISO 21448, automotive industry safety standard ISO 26262, and/or MILSTD882E
• Ability to quickly master and apply complex software tools
• Excellent communication skills, initiative and ability to effectively gather any needed data from other engineers

What We Need:

• BS degree or greater in Computer Science
• At least 3 years of experience as a software developer or tester
• Demonstrated experience in Python and C++
• Experience with ROS and basic familiarity with ROS2
• Experience with Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, and other container management tools
• Working knowledge of key algorithms from at least one major robotics discipline (navigation, localization, perception, planning)
• Good understanding of client/server and event-driven communications, TCP/IP, network data transmission, data serialization
• Exceptional documentation and communication skills

What We Love to See:

• Proactive and accountable, demonstrating initiative and a strong commitment to delivering value for customers.
• Growth-oriented mindset, with a drive to continuously learn, adapt, and enhance both personal skills and the quality of the product.
• Analytical and solution-focused, applying logical thinking and constructive collaboration to tackle challenges effectively.

US Salary Range
 $110,000—$215,000
 

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.  
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption. 
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.  

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.