Latitude Financial Services

Latitude Financial Services

Mission Analyst - Palo Alto, CA (Contract)

Palo Alto, CA · Contract

No sponsorship$29k-$44kDetected 2 days ago
GitCloud PlatformsLinuxMachine LearningJiraEmbedded SystemsRoboticsElectrical EngineeringLeadershipMentoring

About the role

  • You will serve as the primary link between the field and the engineering team, managing the vehicle's software state, troubleshooting system failures in real-time, and providing high-fidelity data.
  • The expected hourly pay range for this contract position in California is $29.15 - $43.73/hour USD.

Responsibilities

  • Software Management & Diagnostics: Utilize in-house and industry-standard diagnostic tools (e.g., CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy) to perform software updates, module flashing, and configuration changes
  • Technical Triaging & Bug Reporting: Identify and document software defects in Jira. Create detailed tickets including reproduction steps and environmental conditions
  • manage the bug lifecycle by verifying fixes with the development team
  • System Validation & Maintenance: Test and validate prototype firmware across platforms. Service and maintain instrumentation systems, firmware interfaces, sensor installations, and vehicle wire harnesses
  • Advanced Data Acquisition: Monitor and manage onboard data logging equipment to ensure all necessary signals are captured correctly. Execute commands or scripts in a Linux terminal to gather diagnostic data
  • Operational Execution: Drive test vehicles for long-distance missions (up to 400 miles) and travel missions (up to 20%), including occasional rotating schedules & shifts.
  • Technical Triaging & Bug Reporting: Identify and document software defects in Jira. Create detailed tickets including reproduction steps and environmental conditions; manage the bug lifecycle by verifying fixes with the development team
  • Soft Skills: A strong sense of responsibility and reliability & an exceptional ability to follow multi-step instructions and maintain focus during repetitive tasks
  • Identify and document software defects in Jira.
  • Create detailed tickets including reproduction steps and environmental conditions; manage the bug lifecycle by verifying fixes with the development team

Requirements

  • May require the ability to rapidly learn new tools and technologies in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Air travel required for travel missions
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in vehicle testing, automotive technology, or prototype systems validation
  • ability to pass a ten-panel drug screen and criminal background check
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with Jira (managing bug lifecycles), Linux terminal/command-line interfaces, GitHub, and automotive diagnostic hardware
  • Hardware Skills: Hands-on proficiency with wiring, sensor installation, and electrical system troubleshooting

Nice to have

  • Prior experience in technical driving, fleet operations, or vehicle testing environments where compliance and adherence to procedures were crucial
  • Experience with fully electric vehicles (EV) and embedded software systems
  • Exposure to vehicle software flashing tools or bug tracking systems
  • Professional motorsports or high-performance vehicle experience
  • Preferred accredited proving ground training
  • Fabrication and advanced wiring experience
  • Learn more about Latitude's team, mission and career opportunities at lat.ai!
  • Candidates for positions with Latitude AI must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Skills

  • Proficiency with Jira (managing bug lifecycles), Linux terminal/command-line interfaces, GitHub, and automotive diagnostic hardware
  • Hands-on proficiency with wiring, sensor installation, and electrical system troubleshooting
  • Hardware
  • Soft
  • Safety & Compliance: Valid driver's license with a clean record; ability to pass a ten-panel drug screen and criminal background check
  • Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif.

Compensation

  • The expected hourly pay range for this contract position in California is $29.15 - $43.73/hour USD.

Benefits

  • Education: High School Diploma required

Company info

  • The Mission Analyst is a senior-level technical role responsible for executing complex vehicle evaluation missions independently.
  • This role eliminates the need for an engineer to be present in the vehicle during most test cycles and requires a degree of technical literacy regarding vehicle software architecture.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Candidates for positions with Latitude AI must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
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