Test Driver, Autonomous Vehicles

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$60k–$67k

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AeroVect Test Driver at AeroVect operates autonomous airport tractors at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, ensuring safe vehicle behavior and providing feedback to engineering. The role includes supervising vehicles, conducting inspections, and interfacing with cargo handlers.

Responsibilities

Attention to detail, professionalism, care, and personal accountability – combined with a deep passion for safety – are key attributes required for the position.
Operate AeroVect's autonomous vehicles at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Log vehicle behavior, performance, observations, and key metrics
Supervise autonomous baggage tugs while in operation, and manually drive them to and from their storage depot
Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections of the vehicles and their hardware systems
Work with the engineering team to trial and test new vehicle features
Interface with those interacting with the vehicle on the route, as cargo and baggage are loaded for the vehicle to transport
Lend your expertise to the improvement of vehicle performance and handling of complex driving scenarios

Qualification

A valid US Class C Driver's LicenseBeing a reliableMust be able to work flexible hoursPost Secondary DegreeBasic computer programming skillsROS experienceTest driving experience

Required

Experience handling specialty vehicle types in complex environments
A valid US Class C Driver's License, with 3+ years of driving experience with a clean driving record
Experience in a lead or sole-supervisor role, demonstrating superior responsibility
Being a reliable, detailed-oriented individual with strong communication skills
Alertness and good driving instinct to monitor autonomous vehicle performance
Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends
Must be able to pass federal background checks and receive and maintain issuance of an airport security badge
Post Secondary Degree
Experience operating in Airside Environments
Experience operating an autonomous vehicle, or overseeing operations of autonomous machinery
Experience with safety-critical infrastructure
Basic computer programming skills. ROS experience is a plus.

Preferred

Post Secondary Degree
Experience operating in Airside Environments
Experience operating autonomous vehicles or overseeing autonomous machinery
Experience with safety-critical infrastructure
Basic computer programming skills
ROS experience
Interest in autonomous driving and aviation
Test driving experience

Company

AeroVect

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