Autonomous Systems Validation Operator - North Las Vegas, NV
About The Position
The Autonomous Systems Validation Operator supports the development, testing, and safety validation of autonomous vehicle technology. The role involves operating and evaluating prototype vehicles fitted with autonomous software and hardware, testing them on public roads and private tracks, collecting data for engineering analysis, and providing operational feedback to support safe deployment of autonomous driving features. The operator executes defined test procedures and driving scenarios, monitors vehicle behavior, troubleshoots system and sensor issues, and communicates findings to engineering teams. The position also includes managing onboard logging equipment, performing software updates and system flashes, conducting pre-trip checks and sensor setup, and preparing post-drive reports and safety feedback.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license in the state of residence.
- Clean driving record, with no suspensions or revocations within the last 3–5 years, no drug- or alcohol-related driving incidents within the last 3 years, and no active motor vehicle report points in the past 3 years.
- Willingness to undergo continuous motor vehicle record monitoring.
- Minimum age of 21 years.
- At least 1 year of prior autonomous vehicle testing experience.
- Ability to focus while operating or monitoring autonomous vehicles independently or with a partner for 6–8 hours per day.
- Ability to travel up to 50% for off-site field testing and trips.
- Flexibility to work overtime, non-standard shifts, or weekends as needed.
- Proficiency with laptops, smartphones, and collaboration software such as Google Docs, Sheets, and Maps.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly describe technical events and system anomalies.
- Sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and composure in high-stress or fast-paced testing environments.
- Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrate safety awareness, clear communication, dependability, cooperation, initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility, commitment, dedication, and results orientation.
- Serve as a role model for Kett’s Vision and Values and complete assigned tasks to quality and performance standards.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with Jira or an equivalent engineering ticketing platform.
- Experience troubleshooting, flashing, and debugging embedded automotive software and CAN or hardware networks.
- Experience operating 16-foot-or-larger commercial vehicles, medium-duty trucks, or large fleet platforms.
- Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate prototype test vehicles in autonomous, semi-autonomous, and manual modes across varied traffic, road, and weather conditions, for up to eight hours daily.
- Maintain situational awareness and follow safety protocols, intervening or manually disengaging when necessary.
- Perform predefined autonomous test cases, edge-case evaluations, and specialized driving scenarios on public roads and closed-course test facilities.
- Identify, isolate, and troubleshoot hardware, software, and sensor platform anomalies using diagnostic tools.
- Work with hardware and software engineering teams to communicate system behavior, reproduce edge cases, and escalate critical issues through online ticketing systems.
- Manage onboard logging equipment, record system performance data, and verify data transfer for engineering analysis.
- Perform and verify over-the-air software updates and system flashes across vehicle ECUs and autonomous control units.
- Conduct vehicle pre-trip inspections, basic system checks, and sensor calibration or setup before test routes.
- Prepare clear, concise, and thorough post-drive reports, operational logs, and safety feedback for cross-functional stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
