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Applus IDIADA

Automotive design, engineering, testing, homologation services

ADAS Test Driver/Operator

Vehicle Operation & DeliveryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMountain View, CA, USA$29 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma is required.
  • Five years of licensed driving experience is required.
  • A current driver's license and a clean driving record for at least seven years are required.
  • The candidate must be physically able to support test preparation and execution outdoors, lift up to 50 pounds, and drive passenger vehicles for up to eight hours a day.
  • The candidate must have a flexible schedule and be able to work extended hours and weekends.
  • The candidate must meet workplace health and safety requirements and practices.
  • The candidate must have a practical understanding of how to activate, deactivate, and operate common Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features.
  • The candidate must know typical ADAS user interfaces, controls, and warning indicators.
  • The candidate must be able to use computers and data management software.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out vehicle driving services in line with customer specifications.
  • Drive and operate vehicles on predefined routes through varied terrain and weather conditions.
  • Follow traffic laws, safety protocols, and company driving policies.
  • Monitor and evaluate ADAS performance during real-world driving conditions.
  • Provide and document user-level feedback on ADAS usability, effectiveness, and driver experience.
  • Maintain appropriate vigilance when ADAS features are active and avoid over-reliance on them.
  • Understand and stay updated on operational constraints.
  • Communicate clearly with another driver or operator while the vehicle is in operation.
  • Monitor onboard data collection systems during vehicle operation.
  • Verify the proper functioning of sensors, cameras, and recording equipment.
  • Document test runs, conditions, incidents, and observations in real time.
  • Upload, organize, and categorize collected data according to established protocols.
  • Check collected data for completeness and accuracy.
  • Flag data anomalies and system issues for technical review.
  • Prepare for shifts, including inspecting the vehicle before and after shift completion.
  • Manage data acquisition systems to ensure accurate data retrieval.
  • Understand ADAS limitations and intervene when necessary.
  • Follow instructions from the project manager.
  • Complete reporting activities daily and when required by the program manager.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of all documentation.
  • Support data acquisition and use tagging techniques to document objects, obstacles, and anomalies found during acquisition.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with ADAS features is highly preferred.

About the Company

Applus IDIADA

Automotive design, engineering, testing, homologation services

Applus+ IDIADA provides automotive engineering services, supporting carmakers with design, engineering validation, testing, and homologation across the full vehicle development cycle. It runs its own proving grounds in Europe and Asia (Spain and China) to test and validate vehicle functions under real-world conditions. The company differentiates itself with a large team of experienced engineers, extensive test facilities, and a global network across 24 countries that enables customized, end-to-end development and regulatory compliance. Its goal is to help automotive clients bring safe, compliant vehicles to market efficiently by delivering comprehensive development, testing, and certification capabilities.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Santa Oliva, Spain
Founded
1971

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