Prototype Vehicle Test Driver - Night Shifts & Field Validation

Luxoft; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft seeks experienced prototype vehicle test drivers with extensive driving experience and advanced driving skills to conduct public road and test track drives, day and night shifts, including scenarios requiring emergency braking and autonomous feature testing.

The project collects sensor data across environments and vehicle models, with a duration up to 2 years and potential night, weekend, and overtime hours.

Qualifications

• Five+ years diagnosing and repairing modern vehicle system faults.
• Five+ years using automotive diagnostic tools and technologies.
• Strong understanding of modern electrical and electronic vehicle systems.
• Experience with vehicle communication protocols and network architectures, including Automotive Ethernet.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic information, fault codes, network traces, and vehicle data logs.
• Valid U.S. driver's license with the appropriate class/category for the vehicles being operated.
• Possession of Chauffeur Driver License/Qualification or equivalent advanced driver certification.
• Willingness to travel across the region/country including Detroit metro.
• Completion of advanced driver training, including emergency braking, vehicle dynamics and handling, driving in unusual/adverse conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and reporting accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced vehicle development environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate development and test vehicles on public roads, proving grounds, and controlled test environments.
• Perform vehicle evaluations under various driving, road, traffic, and environmental conditions.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle system faults and performance concerns.
• Use automotive diagnostic tools to monitor, capture, and analyze vehicle data.
• Support engineering teams by reproducing reported issues and validating corrective actions.
• Monitor vehicle behavior, safety-critical systems, and communication networks during testing.
• Accurately document test results, defects, vehicle conditions, and engineering observations.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to engineers, technicians, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, testing protocols, and legal driving requirements.
• Maintain vehicles in a test-ready condition and report any mechanical or electrical concerns.
• Support root-cause investigations and provide feedback to facilitate product development and validation.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Electrical/electronic systems

Diagnostics tools

Network protocols

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Reporting accuracy

Safety compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Pressure handling

Tools

Diagnostic software

Vehicle data logging tools

Job description

Luxoft seeks experienced prototype vehicle test drivers with extensive driving experience and advanced driving skills to conduct public road and test track drives, day and night shifts, including scenarios requiring emergency braking and autonomous feature testing.

The project collects sensor data across environments and vehicle models, with a duration up to 2 years and potential night, weekend, and overtime hours.