Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator II

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Safely operate prototype-level Autonomous Vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of geographic and environmental conditions, including closed course and public road testing.
• Operate in-vehicle data recording computers, including start/stop recording and data annotations as required by the test plan, and low-level log event review.
• Utilize JIRA software to manage assigned tasks, including movement of ticket status and elaborating on those status changes
• Effectively perform all duties of a right seat operator, including directing execution of the test plan, communicating vehicle intent to the left seat operator, and providing annotations as required by the test plan.
• Be able to provide quality ride service for passengers when applicable
• Able to read and understand highway, street signs, and all traffic signals in a site-specific location
• Maintains current knowledge and compliance with site-specific traffic laws and regulations
• Able to communicate proficiently in English (written and spoken) to be able to communicate with public safety officers if necessary

Job requirements

• Candidates must have and maintain a clean driving record for the previous 10 years.
• A valid driver's license is required with a minimum of ten (10) years of driving experience.
• Prior experience as an Operator/Driver for Autonomous Vehicles, including some type of internal or external training on safely operating AVs
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Experience and training in providing subjective feedback on vehicle behaviors and the environment
• Must be able to complete in-house driving course/examination successfully
• Able to work days, nights, and weekends
• Must be able to use company communication systems and communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal