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Vehicle Testing Specialist

$40 per hour

Russell Tobin

Job Description

Job Description

Vehicle Testing Specialist – $40/hr

Job Summary

  • Position: Vehicle Testing Specialist

  • Pay: $40/hour

  • Job Type: Full-Time | W-2 Contract

  • Contract Duration: 6 months

  • Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite – No Remote Option)

  • Schedule: 5 days/week, 7 AM–4 PM or 2 PM–11 PM (various weekday and weekend schedules available)

About the role

Join an innovative technology company developing advanced software and simulation solutions for autonomous vehicles and robotics.

As a Vehicle Testing Specialist, you'll work hands-on with next-generation vehicles, supporting AV and ADAS testing programs. You'll execute test plans, inspect vehicle systems, identify potential hardware or software issues, and document findings to help engineering teams improve vehicle performance, functionality, and safety.

Key responsibilities

  • Perform testing on autonomous and advanced driver-assistance vehicles.

  • Execute test plans and inspect vehicle systems and sensors.

  • Identify and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.

  • Document test results and provide feedback to engineering teams.

  • Collaborate with vehicle operators and technical teams to ensure safe and efficient testing.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of hardware/software testing or similar technical experience.

  • Hands-on experience with autonomous vehicles, ADAS, or automotive testing (required).

  • Knowledge of vehicle sensors such as cameras, radar, LiDAR, and GPS/IMU.

  • Experience troubleshooting technical or hardware-related issues.

  • Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

  • Ability to work onsite in Sunnyvale, CA (Bay Area candidates only).

  • U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Ready to take your automotive technology career to the next level?

Work directly with cutting-edge vehicle technology, collaborate with engineering teams, and earn $40/hour while contributing to the future of autonomous mobility!

Apply today! We’d love to hear about your experience.

#RTAEmbeddedzip For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793. Company Description

Russell Tobin is a leading professional recruitment and staffing advisory organization.

We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. With deep industry expertise, our subject matter experts provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.

We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, an integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

Company Description

Russell Tobin is a leading professional recruitment and staffing advisory organization.\r\rWe are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. With deep industry expertise, our subject matter experts provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.\r\rWe are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, an integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

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