Autopilot Test Specialist

7 Months ago • All levels

Quality Assurance

Job Description

The Autopilot Test Specialist will conduct vehicle-level testing of Tesla's ADAS system, analyzing data, triaging software issues, and troubleshooting abnormal vehicle behaviors using proprietary software. This hands-on role requires close collaboration with engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include communicating test results, supporting vehicle tool design and fabrication, maintaining test vehicle condition, coordinating repairs, and ensuring confidentiality of proprietary information. The position necessitates excellent driving skills, mechanical aptitude, familiarity with ADAS systems, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Up to 40% travel, domestically and internationally, is required for testing on public roads and proving grounds.

Good To Have:

Performance driving experience
Experience with heavy load trailers
Software skills
Knowledge of vehicle systems

Must Have:

Excellent driving skills and clean record
ADAS/Autopilot system familiarity
Basic mechanical skills
Strong technical aptitude
Data analysis and troubleshooting
Organized and detail-oriented

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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