Test & Evaluation Operator
Core
Operate Class 8 autonomous and manual vehicles to execute platform validation, safety assurance, and vehicle characterization campaigns for commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis.
Role type
Senior IC Test & Evaluation Operator (Physical AI/Autonomous Vehicles)
Builds
Autonomous truck and robotaxi platforms
Domain
Autonomous transportation / Commercial logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Class 8 vehicle operation, autonomous/ADAS testing, vehicle dynamics characterization, DOT/CVSA compliance, safety incident reporting, operator certification, technical documentation, closed-course testing protocols
Preferred skills
Experience training/coaching commercial drivers, CVSA Enhanced Pre-trip certification, proving ground experience
Technologies
Autonomous vehicle platforms, ADAS systems, vehicle dynamics test equipment
Responsibilities
Operate Class 8 autonomous and manual vehicles on closed course and public roads; Execute platform V&V and release testing including safety assurance limits and fault injection; Produce written evaluations separating baseline from novel behavior; Execute vehicle dynamics and characterization campaigns including tire evaluation and axle-weight verification; Serve as qualified evaluator for operator certification and clear operators onto a platform; Author and maintain platform-specific operator documentation; Own DOT and CVSA compliance read on new platforms; Escalate safety-relevant findings and stop testing when warranted
