Simulation V&V Manager

Torc Robotics

. Lead, mentor, and grow a team of simulation test engineers .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,800 - $193,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading simulation test engineering teams, defining and executing V&V strategies aligned with ISO standards, and managing cross-functional collaborations to ensure autonomous vehicle safety and performance. Proficient in Python and SQL for data analysis, with a strong background in scenario-based testing and simulation tool qualification.

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Simulation Test Engineering LeadershipISO 26262 CompliancePython and SQL ProficiencyScenario-Based Testing ExpertiseADAS Verification and Validation

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Hard Skills

Simulation V&V StrategyTest Strategy DefinitionData AnalysisFault IsolationProbability and StatisticsVehicle Dynamics ModelingROS-Based Systems InteractionTest Case DevelopmentSafety Assurance ContributionsScenario Library Management

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationEffective CommunicationMentoring and Coaching

Tools & Technologies

Simulation EnvironmentsTest FrameworksDashboardsTest ReportsSimulation Toolchains

Industry Keywords

ISO 21448 (SOTIF)ISO 8800Autonomous Vehicle ValidationADASSafety Case Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of simulation test engineers
Define and own the scaled simulation V&V strategy, roadmap, and technical direction supporting Torc’s autonomous truck safety case
Ensure simulation test methods, processes, and evidence align with ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO 8800, and ISO 26262
Partner with Product, Systems, and Safety teams to translate requirements, hazards, and ODD definitions into simulation V&V strategies and release-readiness criteria
Plan and oversee simulation test campaigns, including resourcing, scheduling, and delivery against program milestones
Guide the evolution of Torc’s Scenario Library with Abstract, Logical, and Concrete scenarios for ODD coverage and requirements traceability
Identify testing gaps and drive requirements for improved test tools, simulation environments, and test frameworks
Manage relationships with internal tools teams and external vendors to evolve simulation and virtual testing toolchains
Review simulation results and communicate V&V status, risks, and findings through dashboards and test reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field with 6+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 4+ years of experience
Experience leading virtual testing and simulation of perception and autonomous vehicle behavior
Working knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), and ISO 8800
Experience defining test strategy and overseeing simulation scenarios and test cases with traceability to requirements
Familiarity with scenario-based testing and the ASAM OpenSCENARIO standard
Technical depth in Python and SQL for data analysis
Experience with software and system troubleshooting, system-level analysis, fault isolation, and identification
Working knowledge of probability, statistics, and linear algebra
Experience managing cross-functional partners, internal tools teams, and external simulation vendors
Experience reporting progress and test results to leadership and stakeholders
Familiarity with state-of-the-art autonomous vehicle validation approaches
ADAS verification and validation experience
Experience contributing to safety cases or safety assurance arguments, including simulation tool qualification
Experience developing and validating sensor, traffic vehicle, and vehicle dynamics models
Experience evaluating and interacting with ROS-based systems
Experience hiring, building, and scaling engineering teams