Autonomy Test and Evaluation Engineer

About PowerusPowerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.MissionOur mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.Why Join PowerusPowerus autonomy functions include navigation, target recognition, and GPS-denied operation. Customers require measured performance against defined requirements before a capability is fielded.This role determines how that performance is measured and runs the measurement, in simulation and in flight. The scope is mission-level autonomy behavior; firmware release verification is performed by the Hardware-in-the-Loop Test team.Position OverviewPowerus is seeking an Autonomy Test and Evaluation Engineer to define performance metrics, design simulation and flight test campaigns, and report the measured performance of autonomy functions by release.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine performance metrics and acceptance criteria for autonomy functionsDesign simulation and flight test campaigns to measure performanceBuild scenario libraries for simulation-based regression testingAnalyze test results and report performance trends by releaseIdentify failure cases and provide them to autonomy engineersSupport customer test events and demonstrations with data and analysisDocument test plans, procedures, and reportsQualificationsMust be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SCBachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering, or computer science, or equivalent practical experienceExperience testing robotic, autonomous, or flight systemsProficiency in Python for data analysisWorking knowledge of statistics and experimental designExperience with simulation environmentsU.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)); this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical dataPreferred QualificationsExperience with perception or navigation performance evaluationExperience with Gazebo, AirSim, or comparable simulatorsExperience supporting developmental or operational test eventsExperience in defense test and evaluationActive or prior U.S. security clearanceWhat We Look ForCandidates should have defined performance metrics for an autonomous system and used the results to accept or reject a release.Equal Opportunity StatementPowerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.