ADAS Test Driver/Operator - Mountain View

Applus IDIADA•Fremont, CA

About The Position

Applus+ IDIADA is seeking an ADAS Test Driver/Operator to perform vehicle driving and data collection services in Mountain View, California. The role involves driving vehicles on predefined routes through varied terrain and weather conditions while monitoring the operation and performance of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in real-world conditions. The driver provides and documents user-level feedback on ADAS usability, effectiveness, and driver experience, while remaining vigilant and intervening when necessary. The position also involves operating and monitoring onboard data collection systems, verifying sensors, cameras, and recording equipment, and ensuring collected data is complete, accurate, organized, and appropriately tagged. The employee performs vehicle inspections before and after shifts, records test conditions and incidents, flags anomalies for technical review, and completes daily or program-required reporting. The project is expected to last 4–5 months, with consecutive projects thereafter. The listed compensation is USD 29 per hour.

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.
Physical ability to support test preparation and execution outdoors.
Flexible schedule and availability for extended hours and weekends.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to drive passenger vehicles for up to 8 hours per day.
Meet workplace health and safety requirements and practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with ADAS features is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive and operate vehicles on predefined routes across various terrain and weather conditions.
Follow traffic laws, safety protocols, company driving policies, and project manager instructions.
Monitor and evaluate ADAS performance during real-world driving, provide and document feedback, and intervene when necessary.
Maintain vigilance while ADAS features are active and understand their operational constraints and limitations.
Communicate clearly with other drivers or operators while the vehicle is in operation.
Monitor onboard data collection systems and manage them to ensure accurate data retrieval.
Verify that sensors, cameras, and recording equipment are functioning properly.
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.
Inspect the vehicle before and after each shift and perform other preparatory activities.
Support data acquisition and use appropriate tagging techniques to document objects, obstacles, and anomalies.
Complete daily reporting and other reporting as required by the program manager.
Maintain all documentation with utmost confidentiality.