ADAS Test Driver/Operator - Mountain View

Applus IDIADA•Fremont, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Applus+ IDIADA is seeking an ADAS Test Driver/Operator to carry out driving services on vehicles according to customer specifications. The role involves driving and operating vehicles on predefined routes across varied terrain and weather conditions, observing how Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) perform in real-world conditions, and providing documented feedback on usability, effectiveness, and driver experience. The driver must remain vigilant while ADAS features are active, understand their limitations, and intervene when needed. The position also supports vehicle preparation and onboard data collection. Duties include inspecting the vehicle before and after shifts; monitoring data collection systems and equipment; checking sensors, cameras, and recording systems; documenting test runs, conditions, incidents, and observations; tagging, organizing, uploading, and quality-checking collected data; and flagging anomalies or system issues for technical review. The role follows project and program manager instructions and requires daily or as-needed reporting and confidential handling of documentation. The project is expected to last 4–5 months, with consecutive projects thereafter. The work location is Mountain View, California. The schedule may run Monday through Sunday, with morning shifts from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM and afternoon shifts from 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM. A flexible schedule, extended hours, and weekend work are required. The role includes outdoor test preparation and execution, lifting up to 50 pounds, and driving passenger vehicles for up to eight hours per day.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 5 years of licensed driving experience.
Current, valid driver's license.
Clean driving record for a minimum of 7 years.
Practical understanding of how to activate, deactivate, and operate common ADAS features.
Knowledge of typical ADAS user interfaces, controls, and warning indicators.
Computer and data management software skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours and weekends.
Ability to support test preparation and execution outdoors.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and drive passenger vehicles for up to 8 hours a day.
Ability to meet workplace health and safety requirements and practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with ADAS features.

Responsibilities

Carry out driving services on vehicles in line with customer specifications.
Drive and operate vehicles on predefined routes through varied terrain and weather conditions.
Follow traffic laws, safety protocols, and company driving policies.
Monitor and evaluate ADAS performance in real-world driving conditions and document user-level feedback on usability, effectiveness, and driver experience.
Remain vigilant when ADAS features are active, understand their limitations, and intervene when necessary.
Communicate clearly with other drivers or operators while the vehicle is in operation.
Monitor onboard data collection systems and verify the functioning of sensors, cameras, and recording equipment.
Inspect the vehicle before and after shifts and perform other preparatory activities.
Document test runs, conditions, incidents, and observations in real time.
Upload, organize, categorize, and quality-check collected data for completeness and accuracy.
Flag data anomalies or system issues for technical review.
Manage data acquisition systems and apply appropriate tagging to objects, obstacles, and anomalies.
Follow project manager instructions and complete daily or as-needed reporting for the program manager.
Maintain documentation with utmost confidentiality.