Autonomous Vehicle Test Technician – ADAS & Active Safety

CrossFire Group; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossFire Group seeks an Autonomous Vehicle Test Technician to support testing, troubleshooting, and development of autonomy and active safety systems on production and prototype vehicles in Oshkosh, WI. This onsite role requires hands-on data collection, software uploads, and fault investigation.

The ideal candidate has experience with ADAS, cameras, radar, and calibration, and is able to configure data loggers and gather reliable datasets for engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma with at least three years of relevant engineering technician experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle autonomy systems and production vehicles.
• Experience uploading software, retrieving vehicle data, and supporting technical troubleshooting.
• Ability to investigate fault codes and provide organized findings to engineers.
• Familiarity with vehicle parts and build-information systems.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Oshkosh and travel to support vehicle testing.
• Mechanic tool set and toolbox.
• Ability to meet the client’s ITAR U.S. Person eligibility requirement.

Responsibilities

• Test prototype and production vehicles to evaluate system performance and conformance to requirements.
• Upload vehicle software and verify software revisions and configurations.
• Retrieve fault codes, investigate technical issues, and collect complete datasets for engineering review.
• Set up data loggers, instrumentation, and data acquisition equipment.
• Support testing of autonomy and ADAS features, including camera and forward-looking radar systems.
• Perform or assist with camera calibration and consistent test-data collection.
• Follow detailed test procedures and accurately document conditions, results, and findings.
• Support production issues and technical service bulletin activities.
• Use vehicle parts and build-information systems to identify configurations and components.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform vehicle configuration changes, repairs, and assembly or disassembly work.
• Assist with fabrication and setup of test stands, fixtures, and vehicle components.
• Operate vehicles and equipment as required for testing and material handling.
• Work closely with engineers and senior technicians to resolve technical problems.
• Follow established safety procedures in shop, field, and vehicle-testing environments.

Skills

Vehicle autonomy

Data acquisition

Software upload

ITAR eligibility

Attention to detail

Onsite work

Communication skills

Education

Technical diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Data loggers

Vehicle diagnostics

Build information systems

Job description

Autonomous Vehicle Test Technician – ADAS & Active Safety

Location: Oshkosh, WI

Pay Rate: $45.36 per hour

Work Arrangement: Fully onsite

Employment Type: Contract, expected through December 2027, with possible extension

Schedule: Typically Monday–Friday, approximately 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; overtime may be available

Travel: Approximately 10%, with occasional trips lasting one to three weeks

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a hands‑on Autonomous Vehicle Test Technician to support the testing, troubleshooting, and development of autonomy and active safety systems on production and prototype vehicles. This role is ideal for a technician who can upload software, investigate vehicle faults, configure data loggers, and collect reliable test data for engineering teams. Experience with ADAS, vehicle cameras, radar, sensor calibration, and vehicle diagnostics is especially valuable.

Key Responsibilities

• Test prototype and production vehicles to evaluate system performance and conformance to requirements.
• Upload vehicle software and verify software revisions and configurations.
• Retrieve fault codes, investigate technical issues, and collect complete datasets for engineering review.
• Set up data loggers, instrumentation, and data acquisition equipment.
• Support testing of autonomy and ADAS features, including camera and forward‑looking radar systems.
• Perform or assist with camera calibration and consistent test‑data collection.
• Follow detailed test procedures and accurately document conditions, results, and findings.
• Support production issues and technical service bulletin activities.
• Use vehicle parts and build‑information systems to identify configurations and components.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform vehicle configuration changes, repairs, and assembly or disassembly work.
• Assist with fabrication and setup of test stands, fixtures, and vehicle components.
• Operate vehicles and equipment as required for testing and material handling.
• Work closely with engineers and senior technicians to resolve technical problems.
• Follow established safety procedures in shop, field, and vehicle‑testing environments.

Required Qualifications

• Technical diploma with at least three years of relevant engineering technician experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Hands‑on experience with vehicle autonomy systems and production vehicles.
• Experience uploading software, retrieving vehicle data, and supporting technical troubleshooting.
• Ability to investigate fault codes and software revisions and provide organized findings to engineers.
• Familiarity with vehicle parts and build‑information systems.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Oshkosh and travel to support vehicle testing.
• Mechanic tool set and toolbox.
• Ability to meet the client’s ITAR U.S. Person eligibility requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree with relevant technical experience.
• Experience developing or executing autonomy or ADAS test procedures.
• Experience with camera systems, calibration, forward‑looking radar, and instrumentation.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• CDL, telehandler, or aerial work platform operator credentials.
• Welding certification or fabrication experience.
• ACDL is preferred, not required.

Travel & Work Environment

Travel may include vehicle sites in Aberdeen, MD; Pittsburgh, PA; and Fort Hood, TX. Travel is intermittent, with periods of no travel and occasional assignments lasting approximately one to three weeks. The role involves frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and vehicle operation, with occasional climbing and handling of materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Interview Process

Initial phone screening followed by a more formal interview.