Autonomous vehicle Test Operator

TSMG Holding; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading field data collection company in Helsinki is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator. This role involves operating self-driving vehicles, collecting data, and providing feedback. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, have a valid Class C driver's license, and be able to work flexible shifts, including early mornings and weekends. The position requires proficiency with technology and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old.
• Possess a valid Class C driver’s license with three (3) years of experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate/drive autonomous vehicles in various conditions.
• Test other aspects of the autonomous vehicles.
• Complete detailed ride reports for operations and engineering teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laptop and Office apps proficiency

Smartphone proficiency

Job description

Overview

The Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator is responsible for operating and evaluating a self-driving vehicle in autonomous mode, including collecting data and providing feedback, and offering ride hail service to the general public.

Company Description

Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG) is a field data collection company founded in 2017 in Europe. We collect data where automation is not possible. We count features, take pictures, make videos, record speech, and scan areas for every detail you need to make more informed decisions. Our field data collection teams are spread across Europe, North America and Asia, ready to accept new challenges.

Eligibility

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, possess a valid Class C driver’s license, and have at least three (3) years of experience as a Class C licensed driver to operate Class C vehicles

Key responsibilities

• Operate/Drive autonomous vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of environmental conditions – driving (some manual driving but primarily monitoring the vehicle's behavior in autonomous mode) and software monitoring and logging responsibilities and providing verbal feedback/directions about the autonomous vehicle environment
• Test other aspects of our autonomous vehicles
• Complete timely and detailed ride reports for our operations and engineering teams
• Must be able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as well as overnight shifts
• Maintain high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle

Necessary skills

• Proficiency with a laptop and Office apps (i.e., Gmail, Sheets and Docs)
• Proficiency using a handheld device/touchscreen smartphone
• Must have good attention to detail and be able to quickly and concisely describe their thoughts

Physical requirements

• Occasional standing, walking, and long periods of sitting
• Use hands to finger; handle or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds
• Must use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Most work is accomplished outdoors in a vehicle

Certifications

• Autonomous Vehicle Driver (T1 Certified)
• Autonomous Vehicle Driver (Bertha Certified)

Employment type

• Full-time

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Location

• Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

We would be happy to get to know you and your skills better and see how we can support each other's growth. Please apply and let's meet!