ADAS Test Driver/Operator - Mountain View

Applus IDIADA•Mountain View, CA

About The Position

Applus+ IDIADA is hiring an ADAS Test Driver/Operator to perform driving services on vehicles according to customer specifications. The role involves driving pre-defined routes through varied terrain and weather while monitoring and evaluating ADAS performance in real-world conditions. Drivers provide and document user-level feedback on feature usability, effectiveness, and driver experience, while remaining vigilant and intervening when necessary. The position also involves monitoring onboard data collection systems and verifying that sensors, cameras, and recording equipment function properly. The driver documents test runs, conditions, incidents, and observations; uploads, organizes, categorizes, and quality-checks collected data; and flags anomalies or system issues for technical review. Duties include vehicle inspections before and after shifts, managing data acquisition systems, tagging objects and anomalies, following project manager instructions, completing required reports, and maintaining documentation confidentiality. The project is expected to last 4–5 months, with consecutive projects thereafter. The work schedule is 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 and extended hours may be required. The role requires working outdoors, driving passenger vehicles for up to eight hours per day, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 5 years of licensed driving experience.
Current valid driver's license and a 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.
Ability to use computers and data management software.
Physically able to support test preparation and execution outdoors, lift up to 50 pounds, and drive passenger vehicles for up to 8 hours a day.
Able to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours and weekends.
Must meet workplace health and safety requirements and practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with ADAS features.

Responsibilities

Carry out vehicle driving services in line with customer specifications and drive pre-defined routes across varied terrain and weather conditions.
Follow traffic laws, safety protocols, and company driving policies.
Monitor and evaluate ADAS performance during real-world driving and document user-level feedback on feature 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.
Document test runs, conditions, incidents, and observations in real time.
Upload, organize, categorize, and quality-check collected data for completeness and accuracy; flag anomalies or system issues for technical review.
Inspect the vehicle before and after shifts and manage data acquisition systems to ensure accurate data retrieval.
Follow project manager instructions and complete daily and program-required reporting.
Maintain documentation with utmost confidentiality.
Support data acquisition and use tagging techniques to document objects, obstacles, and anomalies.