About the Role
This technical role involves operating vehicles with proprietary technology for on-road testing. The Vehicle Operations Specialist will provide real-time feedback to engineering teams, ensuring the fleet's safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Monitor vehicle software systems, upholding safe operational protocols and legal compliance.
- Execute specific test cases and document system performance.
- Provide concise verbal and written feedback on non-ideal vehicle behaviors and edge-case scenarios.
- Perform pre-and-post-trip vehicle inspections, ensure sensor cleanliness, and report operational concerns.
- Collaborate with Software and Hardware Engineers to troubleshoot identified issues.
Requirements
- Pristine driving history with no major infractions in the last 5+ years.
- No more than 1 violation point count on driving record.
- Ability to navigate complex software interfaces.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic hardware/connectivity issues.
- High situational awareness and ability to remain hyper-focused for long durations in a repetitive environment.
- Strong written English skills for technical reporting.
- Clear verbal skills for real-time communications.
- Comfort with a rapidly changing environment, including daily software build testing.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License for at least 5 years.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
- Must pass a rigorous background check and drug screen.
- Ability to sit in a vehicle for up to 6-8 hours per day.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs (e.g., moving sensor calibration equipment).
- Clear vision and hearing (with or without corrective wear/aids) to monitor environmental cues.
Skills
- Software interface navigation
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Connectivity troubleshooting
- Situational awareness
- Focus
- Technical reporting (written)
- Real-time communication (verbal)
- Adaptability to changing environments
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License for at least 5 years.
- Experience in the AV industry (Preferred).
- Experience testing complex hardware/software systems (Preferred).
- Equivalent experience in fleet operations (Preferred).
- Equivalent experience in precision driving (Preferred).
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Preferred).
Salary/Compensations
- $24-$30/hr based on prior experience
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
About the Company
- Our client is advancing AI-centric autonomous technology and revolutionizing the future.
Equal Opportunity
- Our client is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees.
