Data Collection Technician

TEKsystems•Boston, MA

2d•$30 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a safety-focused professional driver with hands-on data collection experience to support autonomous vehicle (AV) testing in real-world environments. You’ll operate test vehicles on fixed routes and open roads, capture high-quality sensor and operational data, and provide actionable feedback to engineering teams to help improve AV performance.

Requirements

Professional driving experience (e.g., commercial delivery, rideshare, courier, shuttle/bus, service/field ops); strong safety record.
Data collection experience in a field, research, QA, or survey environment (ideally with sensors, logging tools, or structured checklists).
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record that meets company insurance standards.
Comfortable with computers/tablets and productivity tools; able to learn internal data/logging software quickly.
Excellent situational awareness, judgment, and communication; able to follow SOPs precisely and document details accurately.
Willingness to work variable shifts (early mornings, nights, weekends/holidays) and in varied weather/traffic conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vehicle-based sensing (cameras, LiDAR, radar), GNSS/INS, or fleet telematics tools.
Familiarity with basic mechanical/electrical troubleshooting in a field setting.
Prior AV, ADAS, mapping, or mobility operations experience.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or experience with multiple vehicle classes (sedans, SUVs, vans).
Incident reporting, defect tracking, or test case execution background (e.g., JIRA, QA checklists).
First Aid/CPR certification and/or defensive driving certification.

Responsibilities

Safely operate AV test vehicles in manual and supervised autonomous modes on public roads, test tracks, and defined routes.
Rigorously follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), local traffic laws, and safety protocols; execute pre/post-trip inspections.
Monitor autonomy system behavior, document events (e.g., disengagements, anomalies), and escalate issues quickly and clearly.
Execute data collection runs: start/stop logging, verify data integrity, complete checklists, and tag/annotate key scenarios.
Offload, organize, and verify sensor and telemetry data (e.g., camera, LiDAR, radar, GPS/INS) using company tools.
Perform basic hardware checks and light troubleshooting (cables, mounts, sensors, compute units) and coordinate maintenance.
Provide clear, structured feedback to engineering and operations teams to improve routes, tools, and system performance.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness and readiness; track supplies, equipment, and documentation.
Support special projects (e.g., route validation, calibration procedures, environmental condition testing) as needed.