Advanced Vehicle Test Driver & Systems Analyst

Digital Fix Consulting LLC; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitude AI seeks a Mission Analyst to support fleet operations, preparing test vehicles, logging data, and collaborating with engineers across chassis, body, and thermal domains. You will drive, troubleshoot, and document findings to help verify software features on public roads and closed courses.

The role involves long drives, potentially up to 50% travel, shift rotations, and focus on safety. A HS diploma or GED is required, with higher education preferred; travel readiness is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with two years of employment experience; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet driving-record requirements.
• Ability to pass drug screening and criminal background checks.
• 0–2 years of experience in vehicle testing, validation, or development shop support.
• Comfort driving long hours and working in close quarters while staying professional.
• Strong interest in technology and adaptability to changes.
• Technical proficiency with computers, including terminal commands and GitHub.
• Excellent troubleshooting for software and hardware issues.
• Proficient in vehicle diagnostics and data logging tools (OBD, CAN).
• Familiar with Jira, Slack, Driver Schedule, etc.
• Responsible, punctual, and proactive; takes initiative.
• Willingness to travel (air travel possible).
• Able to work afternoon, weekend, or night shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive test vehicles for local missions (up to 300–400 miles) and extensive travel (up to 50%).
• Operate on rotating schedules, including night shifts.
• Perform start‑up, engagement, disengagement, and shutdown procedures for development vehicles.
• Monitor and troubleshoot software and hardware systems on the road.
• Execute testing per safety and compliance protocols.
• Maintain accurate reports on vehicle performance.
• Collaborate with engineers to provide feedback on system performance.
• Represent the organization responsibly while driving in public environments.
• Assist with vehicle readiness, including software flashing and instrumentation setup.
• Log test data using CAN tools and onboard logging systems.
• Demonstrate development-to-mature testing across diverse environments.
• Communicate findings to developers and stakeholders clearly.
• Show leadership and coach team members; may oversee a small shift.
• Travel may be required; air travel.
• Afternoon/weekend/night testing may be required.

Skills

Strong interest in technology

Troubleshooting skills

Proactive mindset

Safety awareness

Technical proficiency with computers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Slack

GitHub

CAN tools

OBD

Job description

Latitude AI seeks a Mission Analyst to support fleet operations, preparing test vehicles, logging data, and collaborating with engineers across chassis, body, and thermal domains. You will drive, troubleshoot, and document findings to help verify software features on public roads and closed courses.

The role involves long drives, potentially up to 50% travel, shift rotations, and focus on safety. A HS diploma or GED is required, with higher education preferred; travel readiness is essential.