Autonomous Vehicle Calibration, Demos & Testing Specialist

Transdev North America, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Transdev North America, Inc. seeks an Autonomous Mobility & Fleet Specialist to calibrate, validate, and operate self-driving vehicles on public roads, collect data, and support mapping development.

You will conduct demos, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure safety and professionalism in all public interactions. The role involves testing software releases, identifying issues, and coordinating with operations to align product and field performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience driving on public roads.
• High School Diploma or GED; four-year college degree preferred.
• 4+ years experience in automotive/technical fields or equivalent.
• Preferred: 6 months of autonomous vehicle testing and mapping/canary experience.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights/weekends; travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and situational awareness while operating in dynamic environments.
• Perform calibration and validation of SDS equipment and system readiness checks.
• Operate and evaluate autonomous vehicles in manual and autonomous modes across varied routes and conditions.
• Collect data and provide detailed feedback on vehicle performance and mapping discrepancies.
• Identify and report bugs; support root cause analysis and system improvement.
• Test new software releases and translate technical information for operations teams.
• Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and operations teams.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Typing speed

Communication skills

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

4+ years automotive/technical experience

Autonomous vehicle testing experience (6 months) preferred

Tools

GSuite

Job description

Transdev North America, Inc. seeks an Autonomous Mobility & Fleet Specialist to calibrate, validate, and operate self-driving vehicles on public roads, collect data, and support mapping development.

You will conduct demos, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure safety and professionalism in all public interactions. The role involves testing software releases, identifying issues, and coordinating with operations to align product and field performance.