Autonomous Vehicle / ADAS Test Specialist

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Automotive) or Sunol, CA (Industrial)
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Schedule: Flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends

Help Shape the Future of Autonomous Technology!

Are you passionate about autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and cutting-edge automotive technology? Do you have hands-on experience testing vehicles, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with engineering teams?

We're looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Autonomous Vehicle / ADAS Test Specialist to support the development, testing, and continuous improvement of next-generation autonomous driving technology.

In this hands-on role, you'll work directly with development vehicles, software engineers, and vehicle operations teams to execute critical tests, identify issues, and translate real-world observations into actionable engineering feedback.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands how autonomous vehicle systems work, enjoys solving technical challenges, and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality testing results.

What You'll Do

• Execute Vehicle Testing: Perform structured test plans on autonomous vehicle (AV) and ADAS development vehicles, ensuring accurate execution and reliable results.

• Collaborate with Engineering Teams: Partner with software engineers, technical specialists, and vehicle operators to refine testing procedures and improve system performance.

• Identify and Troubleshoot Issues: Recognize potential hardware and software problems, including sensor malfunctions, system behavior inconsistencies, and functionality concerns.

• Analyze and Document Results: Capture detailed observations, maintain accurate testing records, and prepare clear, actionable reports for engineering teams.

• Support Vehicle Test Preparation: Help ensure vehicles, sensors, equipment, and testing environments are properly prepared before testing begins.

• Improve Testing Processes: Contribute ideas and feedback to strengthen testing efficiency, accuracy, and overall operational effectiveness.

• Champion Safety: Promote and follow established safety protocols to maintain a safe, professional testing environment.

• Work Cross-Functionally: Communicate effectively with engineering and operations teams to ensure testing objectives are achieved.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in hardware testing, software testing, technical data collection, or a related technical field.

• Direct, hands-on experience with autonomous vehicles, ADAS systems, or automotive testing is required.

• Working knowledge of common automotive sensors, including cameras, radar, LiDAR, GPS, and inertial measurement units (IMUs).

• Ability to explain how vehicle sensors contribute to autonomous driving and driver-assistance functionality.

• Experience identifying and distinguishing hardware-related issues from software-related performance or functionality problems.

• Ability to troubleshoot computers, electronic equipment, or other technical systems.

• Understanding of vehicle testing procedures, including test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and documentation.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, thorough technical reports.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Genuine curiosity about autonomous driving software and how complex vehicle systems operate.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative technical team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with software development and testing practices.

• Experience working in Linux environments.

• Proficiency with collaboration and project management tools such as Slack, Jira, and Confluence.

• Experience using Google Workspace for documentation, reporting, and communication.

• Previous experience supporting autonomous vehicle development, validation, or engineering testing programs.

What Makes You a Strong Candidate?

You'll thrive in this position if you:

• Have personally worked with AV, ADAS, or automotive testing systems and can confidently discuss your experience.

• Understand the fundamentals of autonomous vehicle technology and how sensors, hardware, and software work together.

• Can describe real-world examples of troubleshooting vehicle hardware or software issues.

• Know how to prepare a development vehicle for testing and execute procedures safely and accurately.

• Enjoy working closely with engineers to investigate issues and improve system performance.

• Are highly organized, observant, and committed to producing dependable testing results.

• Take safety seriously and understand its importance in vehicle development programs.

Work Location & Schedule

• Locations: Sunnyvale, CA (Automotive) or Sunol, CA (Industrial).
• Work Arrangement: 100% onsite; candidates must be local to the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Schedule: Must be available for assigned shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Initial Training: Must be available for a 2–3 week weekday training program.
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Employment Arrangement: Corp-to-corp arrangements are not available.

Shift Schedules

Training (all hires): Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM for the first 2–3 weeks.

Automotive team

• Shift options: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (AM) or 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM (PM)
• Schedules (5 days a week): Monday–Friday, Sunday–Thursday, Tuesday–Saturday, Wednesday–Sunday, Thursday–Monday, Friday–Tuesday or Saturday–Wednesday. ⭐ Hiring priority: AM shift on the Friday–Tuesday schedule. Monday–Friday AM and PM have the most openings.

Industrials (Rockwell) team

• Location: in Sunol, CA. Day 1 starts with training in Sunnyvale.
• Schedule: 4 days a week, 10 hours a day (4x10). Schedules: Monday–Thursday (AM), Monday–Thursday (PM), Friday–Monday (AM + 1 floater day), Thursday–Sunday (PM + 1 floater day), Sunday–Wednesday (floater) or Wednesday–Saturday (floater). Floater = swing shift.
• Shifts: 5 AM–3 PM, 8 AM–6 PM or 1 PM–11 PM.
• The site runs 18-hour days, and shifts may start as early as 6:00 AM. Candidates should be open to adjusting their start time.