Autonomous Vehicle Operator
Russell Tobin
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- TroubleshootingOperations
- Nice to have
- LinuxJira
- Work
- On-site in Sunnyvale
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations58%Troubleshooting37%Linux18%Jira11%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Seeking a Vehicle Testing Specialist with hands-on experience in Autonomous Vehicles (AV), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), or automotive testing to support vehicle testing and operational activities. This role involves preparing vehicles for testing, performing hands-on test activities, monitoring vehicle and system performance, identifying hardware and software issues, and documenting test results and observations. The ideal candidate has a foundational understanding of autonomous vehicle technology, vehicle sensors, and automotive testing procedures, along with strong troubleshooting and attention-to-detail skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on testing and operational activities involving autonomous vehicles and/or ADAS-equipped vehicles.
- Prepare vehicles and testing equipment for scheduled test activities.
- Support daily vehicle testing operations and follow established test procedures.
- Monitor vehicle systems and sensor performance during testing.
- Identify, investigate, and help troubleshoot issues related to vehicle hardware and software.
- Understand and recognize common autonomous vehicle sensors, including cameras, radar, and other relevant systems.
- Document test results, observations, system behavior, and technical issues accurately.
- Prepare clear reports and communicate findings to engineering and cross-functional teams.
- Follow detailed and repetitive testing procedures while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
- Ensure vehicles and testing equipment are ready for scheduled activities.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Hands-on experience with autonomous vehicles, ADAS, or automotive testing is mandatory.
- Experience in hardware testing, software testing, vehicle testing, or related technical work.
- Basic understanding of autonomous vehicle and ADAS technologies and vehicle sensor systems.
- Ability to explain the purpose of common vehicle sensors, such as cameras and radar.
- Understanding of day-to-day autonomous vehicle testing and vehicle preparation activities.
- Ability to distinguish potential hardware issues from software-related issues during testing.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience documenting test results, technical observations, and issues.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured, repetitive procedures.
- Comfortable performing hands-on vehicle testing activities in a fully onsite environment.
- Ability to work the assigned evening and weekend shift schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Linux.
- Familiarity with Jira, Slack, Confluence, or similar collaboration and project-tracking tools.
- Experience with Google Workspace.
- Exposure to automotive hardware and software testing environments.
Work Schedule
Following initial training, candidates must be available for one of the following shifts:
- Shift 1: Tuesday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM, and Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM (PST).
- Shift 2: Monday–Thursday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM, and Sunday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM (PST).
Initial multi-week weekday training is required.
Work Environment
- 100% onsite in Sunnyvale, CA.
- Candidates must be local to the Bay Area and able to perform hands-on vehicle testing.
- Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available.