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Quality Assurance Engineer III - Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) at Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions. Location: Tucson, Arizona, USA, 85706. Onsite Position. Shape the Future of Mining with Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions: At Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions, we are delivering progress and innovation through Modular brand solutions that power mines worldwide, driving efficiency and sustainability. Job Overview
The Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) is a comprehensive fleet management system for mines. Autonomous trucks are centrally controlled through a wireless network that integrates on-board vehicle controllers, high precision global positioning, and obstacle avoidance systems. The AHS Product Development team designs and supports the next generation of mine optimization technologies and builds platforms that will drive changes in the mining industry for generations. As a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer – Autonomous Haulage System (AHS), you will work with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to conceive and design innovative automation products. You will collaborate with product management, hardware engineering, and operations teams. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed in an open and collaborative environment. Key Job Responsibilities
Maintain deep understanding of AHS architecture, dependencies, and safety constraints; translate this knowledge into risk-based test plans and automated coverage. Partner with product and engineering teams to extract, refine, and document functional and nonfunctional requirements; ensure each requirement has measurable acceptance criteria and automated validation. Own the end-to-end quality strategy—including functional, performance, security, and failover testing—leveraging service virtualization, contract testing, and containerized environments to maximize parallel execution in CI/CD. Design, implement, and continuously enhance robust automation frameworks. Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines withInfrastructure as Code provisioning. Drive a shift-left culture: embed test hooks at design time, manage test data versioning, and maintain high-signal regression suites that execute on every merge. Lead execution of manual edge case and exploratory tests; automate other testing. Publish dashboards for pass/fail trends, defect escape rate, and MTTR; use metrics to drive continuous improvement. Facilitate blameless postmortems, identify systemic issues, and convert findings into preventative automated checks. Oversee compatibility matrices and deployment configurations; support field teams during installation, configuration, and on-site validation. Mentor engineers, champion coding standards for test development, and pilot new tools or methodologies to increase team productivity and product quality. Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to mature quality practices enterprise-wide. Be able to occasionally travel internationally. Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software/Systems Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s a plus). 6+ years combined experience in software/systems testing, with 4+ years focused on building and scaling test automation. Ability to take a project from scoping requirements to production operations. Leadership defining comprehensive test strategies for complex, distributed or real-time systems. Proficient in at least one modern programming language used for automation (Java, Python, or C#); strong REST/gRPC API and UI automation experience. Hands-on expertise with CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code for on-demand test environments. Ability to mentor, influence, and up-level QA and development teams. Excellent analytical, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills. Ability to travel for up to 10% of the time. Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations. Experience in event-driven microservices and REST APIs. Experience with network protocols, network programming, and distributed application debugging and analysis. Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts. Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together. If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/. Company Information
Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Machinery Manufacturing
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Quality Assurance Engineer III - Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) at Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions. Location: Tucson, Arizona, USA, 85706. Onsite Position. Shape the Future of Mining with Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions: At Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions, we are delivering progress and innovation through Modular brand solutions that power mines worldwide, driving efficiency and sustainability. Job Overview
The Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) is a comprehensive fleet management system for mines. Autonomous trucks are centrally controlled through a wireless network that integrates on-board vehicle controllers, high precision global positioning, and obstacle avoidance systems. The AHS Product Development team designs and supports the next generation of mine optimization technologies and builds platforms that will drive changes in the mining industry for generations. As a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer – Autonomous Haulage System (AHS), you will work with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to conceive and design innovative automation products. You will collaborate with product management, hardware engineering, and operations teams. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed in an open and collaborative environment. Key Job Responsibilities
Maintain deep understanding of AHS architecture, dependencies, and safety constraints; translate this knowledge into risk-based test plans and automated coverage. Partner with product and engineering teams to extract, refine, and document functional and nonfunctional requirements; ensure each requirement has measurable acceptance criteria and automated validation. Own the end-to-end quality strategy—including functional, performance, security, and failover testing—leveraging service virtualization, contract testing, and containerized environments to maximize parallel execution in CI/CD. Design, implement, and continuously enhance robust automation frameworks. Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines withInfrastructure as Code provisioning. Drive a shift-left culture: embed test hooks at design time, manage test data versioning, and maintain high-signal regression suites that execute on every merge. Lead execution of manual edge case and exploratory tests; automate other testing. Publish dashboards for pass/fail trends, defect escape rate, and MTTR; use metrics to drive continuous improvement. Facilitate blameless postmortems, identify systemic issues, and convert findings into preventative automated checks. Oversee compatibility matrices and deployment configurations; support field teams during installation, configuration, and on-site validation. Mentor engineers, champion coding standards for test development, and pilot new tools or methodologies to increase team productivity and product quality. Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to mature quality practices enterprise-wide. Be able to occasionally travel internationally. Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software/Systems Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s a plus). 6+ years combined experience in software/systems testing, with 4+ years focused on building and scaling test automation. Ability to take a project from scoping requirements to production operations. Leadership defining comprehensive test strategies for complex, distributed or real-time systems. Proficient in at least one modern programming language used for automation (Java, Python, or C#); strong REST/gRPC API and UI automation experience. Hands-on expertise with CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code for on-demand test environments. Ability to mentor, influence, and up-level QA and development teams. Excellent analytical, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills. Ability to travel for up to 10% of the time. Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations. Experience in event-driven microservices and REST APIs. Experience with network protocols, network programming, and distributed application debugging and analysis. Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts. Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together. If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/. Company Information
Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Machinery Manufacturing
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