In-Vehicle Safety Driver

ikonhouse; Dubai; On-site; AED 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

ikonhouse seeks an In-Vehicle Safety Driver to support safe testing and operation of autonomous vehicles in real-world road environments. You will work with autonomous vehicles during testing, ensuring tasks are conducted safely, accurately and per procedures.

The role involves real-world road testing, hardware/software test support, and coordination with technical teams to validate autonomous systems and provide safe VIP vehicle experiences when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive operations or vehicle testing preferred.
• Strong road safety awareness and safe driving practices.
• Comfortable with autonomous vehicle systems and new technologies.
• Good reporting and communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed safety procedures.
• Responsible, safety-focused, and able to stay focused during vehicle operations.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate within autonomous vehicles during real-world road testing and operational activities.
• Support hardware and software update testing.
• Conduct road testing and routine road-running activities.
• Support operational testing and autonomous vehicle validation activities.
• Participate in special experience and demonstration sessions.
• Support VIP vehicle experience activities where required.
• Assist with cloud-cabin and connected vehicle testing.
• Identify and report operational or safety concerns during vehicle activities.
• Follow established safety procedures and operational instructions at all times.
• Coordinate with operational and technical teams to ensure testing activities are completed safely.

Skills

Automotive operations

Road safety awareness

Tech-friendly

Communication

Procedural discipline

Safety-focused

Job description

Job Description:

Role Overview

We are seeking an In-Vehicle Safety Driver to support the safe testing and operation of autonomous vehicles in real-world road environments. The successful candidate will work directly with autonomous vehicles during testing and operational activities, ensuring tasks are conducted safely, accurately and in accordance with established procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate within autonomous vehicles during real-world road testing and operational activities.

• Support hardware and software update testing.

• Conduct road testing and routine road-running activities.

• Support operational testing and autonomous vehicle validation activities.

• Participate in special experience and demonstration sessions.

• Support VIP vehicle experience activities where required.

• Assist with cloud-cabin and connected vehicle testing.

• Identify and report operational or safety concerns during vehicle activities.

• Follow established safety procedures and operational instructions at all times.

• Coordinate with operational and technical teams to ensure testing activities are completed safely.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in automotive operations, vehicle testing, transportation, fleet operations or a similar environment is preferred.

• Strong awareness of road safety and safe driving practices.

• Comfortable working with new technology and autonomous vehicle systems.

• Good communication and reporting skills.

• Ability to follow detailed operational and safety procedures.

• Responsible, safety-conscious and able to remain focused during vehicle operations.

• Valid UAE driving licence preferred.