Autonomous Vehicle Operator

NVIDIA - AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE TEST EXPERT (CONTINOUS TRAVEL)NVIDIA is looking for an AV Test Expert Driver to join their Autonomous Vehicle Operations team. You will be working with multiple teams with our automotive technicians and vehicle engineers and lead our daily autonomous vehicle testing activities to success.You will drive our test vehicles equipped with our Hyperion platform and support our AV testing activities. Together with a test operator, engineer, or solo, you complete different test missions driving either closed or open loop routes, drive different scenarios on closed test tracks, performing parking maneuvers and much more. This role requires full-time travel with occasional work on weekends and/or eveningsWhat you'll be doingAV driver is responsible for conducting daily vehicle pre trip inspectionsPerform vehicle system calibrationsPerform TOH (Test operator handbook guidelines)In car testing, including gathering requirements and set up test. Perform the actual testsDocument feedback and communicate resultsCommunicate to team members and partners, present findings and resultsCollaborate with developers and test operators on autonomous testing plansOperate company and partner test vehicles with engineers, developers, and test operators to perform autonomous vehicle testing, also be prepared to conduct solo driveDrive all test vehicles in safe manner and in accordance with local laws and company processesBe able to work minimum of 40 hours and expect overtime as needsMonitor systems on the car and follow procedures to calibrate & troubleshoot equipmentCoordinating with members of Drive Ops, and AV team daily to ensure data integrity, proper data transfer, and management of routes is criticalTraveling to various states/Cities for AV testingWhat we need to see:Must be ok with continuous travel - Meaning that you will test in a location for 3 weeks, once testing is complete, you will then fly directly to the next city for 3 weeks to testing, and so onLicensed for at least 3 years; does not have more than one violation point on driving record; was not the at -fault driver if involved in an accident that resulted in an injury or death; for 10 preceding this application you have not been convicted for driving or operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or any drugMust pass behind the wheel drive testYou are detail oriented & able to identify and document all problems. Able to provide concise written and oral feedback to the Drive Ops and engineering teamsKnowledge of Linux, QNX and Unix command linesBasic shell scripting knowledgeAware of computer hardware and interfacesGood troubleshooting skills to debug the issues and follow the instructionsPreferred: Experience and knowledge of Autonomous Vehicles/self-driving car features like ACC, lane keep, active safety, and parkingStrong communication skillsHighly developed and detailed communication and organizational skillsDrive test track experience preferredMust be flexible with work schedules and travelDemonstrate values of self-motivation and ownershipJob InfoJob Type: ContractHourly Pay: $45.00Overtime Pay: $67.50Duration: 1 year + Extensions (2+ years)PTO: 6 Days (48 hours) + 3 Paid HolidaysStart Date: ASAP