Autopilot Test Specialist

2 Days ago • All levels • Quality Assurance

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Job Description

The Autopilot Test Specialist conducts vehicle-level testing of Tesla's ADAS system, analyzing data, triaging software issues, and troubleshooting vehicle behavior using proprietary software. This hands-on role involves close collaboration with engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include communicating test results, supporting vehicle engineering tool design and fabrication, maintaining test vehicle condition, coordinating repairs, ensuring confidentiality of prototype information, and supporting other vehicle engineering testing as needed. The position requires extensive travel (up to 40%) domestically and internationally for testing on public roads and proving grounds. The ideal candidate possesses excellent driving skills, mechanical aptitude, software skills, and experience with ADAS/Autopilot systems.

Must have:

Excellent driving skills and clean driving record
Experience with ADAS/Autopilot systems
Basic mechanical skills and software aptitude
Strong attention to detail and situational awareness
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Good to have:

Performance driving experience
Experience with heavy load trailer driving
Familiarity with vehicle systems

What to Expect

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to help accelerate our vehicle-level testing. The Autopilot Test Specialist is a very hands-on position, working closely with Engineers and Technicians to test the performance of our system and identify improvements. This is a full-time position which requires someone who is highly organized, confident in their high-performance driving ability, has strong technical aptitude, and the ability to manage projects along a fluid schedule.

Ths role is based in Tarragona, Spain but also requires the flexibility of traveling (up to 40%) to various domestic and international destinations as necessary, to test vehicles on public roads and proving grounds.

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What You’ll Do

Safely conduct vehicle-level testing of our ADAS system through analysing data, triaging software issues, and troubleshooting abnormal vehicle behaviours using Tesla in-house designed proprietary software tools
Communicate test results with engineers and be on-call for clarification if necessary
Support design and fabrication of vehicle engineering tools
Support technicians in vehicle preparation by installing relevant ADAS test equipment
Maintain and document test vehicle condition, coordinate repairs/retrofits as necessary
Maintain confidentiality with respect to prototype hardware and software, unreleased vehicle programs, or any other Tesla internal information
Support any other vehicle engineering testing as needed

What You’ll Bring

Excellent driving fundamentals with a clean driving record and safe driving habits. Performance driving or limit handling experience preferred
Comfortable with repetitive vehicle manoeuvres
Basic mechanical skills and familiarity with hand tools and an aptitude for software skills
Familiarity with ADAS/Autopilot systems and their sensors
Basic knowledge of fundamental vehicle systems and how they work
Comfortable driving engineering vehicles which may contain prototype software and hardware
Advanced skills for safe driving of trailers with heavy loads
Excellent attention to detail and high situational awareness
Ability to multi-task, organize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment

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