This role is separated from the QA team and is not a QA position!
Youll lead test engineers and robotic field operators in Israel, own the in-country tractor test fleet and sites (and client sites when required), support and coordinate with the R&D QA team and the US Testing Team, while closely coordinating with R&D Developing teams, Operations, and US counterparts to drive safe, efficient, and impactful testing.
Responsibilities - what youll be doing:
Own testing in Israel: Full accountability for planning, execution, reporting, and continuous improvement of all tractor testing activities.
Lead the team: Manage, mentor, and coach test engineers and robotic field operators; define roles, priorities, and growth paths.
Plan and prioritize: Build weekly, monthly, and quarterly test plans aligned with development phases and stakeholder needs.
Define methodologies & safety: Establish test methodologies, procedures, site protocols, and strict safety processes for field and lab operations.
Operate at all system layers: Run and evaluate the system end-to-end; perform Level A/B maintenance (software and hardware).
Execute diverse tests: New software versions, existing and new hardware, new features, and 3rd-party integrations.
Interface with stakeholders: Work closely with R&D groups, with significant coordination with the QA team. Also work with Operations and US teams; synchronize testing methods with the US testing team.
Backlog intake & triage: Review the task management platform daily; clarify scope, assets, dependencies, and acceptance criteria.
Author test plans: Produce complete plans with detailed scenarios, environments, compatibility definitions, resources, and schedules.
Data & documentation: Deliver daily debriefs (logs, recordings, datasets) and weekly status reports to internal teams and test clients.
Cross-site coordination: Run regular meetings with the US test team; manage a 10-hour time-zone difference and joint test phases.
Fleet & site management: Ensure readiness, uptime, and safe operations of the local tractor fleet, test sites, and client sites as needed.
Continuous improvement: Track metrics, analyze defects and root causes, and implement process/tooling improvements.
Requirements: 3+ years in system-level testing or validation for robotics, autonomous vehicles, ag machinery, or similar complex mechatronic systems.
2+ years of people leadership (managing test/field teams), including planning and performance management.
BSc \Engineering background Advantage.
Proven field test capabilities and extreme field condition endurance.
Demonstrated experience creating and executing structured test plans for software/hardware and integrated systems in the field.
Strong understanding of safety practices for field testing of heavy/robotic equipment.
Hands-on experience with test data (logs, telemetry), defect reporting, and task management tools (e.g., Jira).
Comfortable operating and troubleshooting at multiple layers (embedded, networking/bus, application).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Hebrew and English.
High-level and experienced with Jira, Confluence, and Office applications.
Valid Tractor drivers license; ability to execute field test alone and with a team.
Experienced with Data tools and analysis Advantage
This position is open to all candidates.