Validation Manager - Landscaping Division
Company: Autonomous Solutions
Location: Mendon
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Validation Manager – Landscaping
Division ASI is seeking a Validation Manager to lead testing and
validation efforts for autonomous robotics systems within our
Landscaping division . This role is responsible for owning and
advancing validation strategy across lab, simulation, and live
outdoor field environments , including recurring testing on active
golf courses. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced
validation professional who has personally owned QA and testing
outcomes and can immediately elevate a junior team by establishing
clear standards, direction, and best practices. Success in this
role requires technical credibility, sound judgment, and comfort
operating in customer-facing field environments. What You'll Do
Lead validation strategy and execution across hardware, software,
and integrated autonomous systems Own Factory Acceptance Testing
(FAT) , System Acceptance Testing (SAT) , and system integration
test plans Establish and mature validation processes,
methodologies, and documentation standards Mentor and develop
Validation Engineers and Field Testers, raising overall team
capability Conduct and oversee manual validation while identifying
opportunities for test automation over time Support live field
testing on golf courses , ensuring systems perform safely and
reliably in real-world conditions Partner cross-functionally with
engineering, autonomy, and production teams on issue resolution and
continuous improvement Translate field and lab findings into
actionable feedback that improves product quality and reliability
What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications 5 years of experience
in QA, testing, or validation , preferably in robotics, automation,
or complex electromechanical systems Direct experience owning
validation outcomes (not just supporting testing efforts) Proven
ability to lead and mentor teams through technical credibility and
hands-on guidance Strong understanding of validation methodologies,
including: Black-box testing Regression and stress testing
Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing FAT and SAT processes Experience
working in real-world or field-based testing environments Strong
professional judgment, communication skills, and attention to
detail Preferred Qualifications Experience validating autonomous or
outdoor robotic systems Familiarity with testing labs, compliance
processes, or regulated validation environments Experience with
validation, simulation, or defect-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Jama,
TestRail, Simulink, or similar) Prior exposure to customer-facing
validation or field operations Travel & Location Approximately once
per month travel to St. George, Utah to support live field testing
on golf courses Additional limited travel as needed (up to ~15%)
Located in Cashe Valley or surrounding area is strongly preferred
to support close collaboration with the Landscaping leadership team
Why This Role You'll play a critical role in shaping how autonomous
landscaping systems are validated in real-world
environments-bridging lab testing and live operations while setting
the standard for quality, reliability, and professionalism as the
program scales. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Keywords: Autonomous Solutions, West Jordan , Validation Manager - Landscaping Division, Engineering , Mendon, Utah
