Prototype Vehicle Test Driver - Public Roads & Track

Luxoft; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft is seeking an experienced prototype vehicle test driver to conduct public road and test track drives, day and night shifts, including emergency braking scenarios for autonomous features. The role supports sensor data collection across multiple vehicle models and environments.

Responsibilities include operating development and test vehicles safely, diagnosing and documenting vehicle issues, and collaborating with engineering teams in a fast-paced automotive setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years diagnosing and repairing modern vehicle system faults.
• Minimum of five (5) years using automotive diagnostic tools and technologies.
• Strong understanding of modern vehicle electrical/electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate development and test vehicles on public roads, proving grounds, and controlled environments.
• Perform evaluations under diverse driving, road, traffic, and environmental conditions.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle system faults and performance concerns.
• Use diagnostic tools to monitor, capture, and analyze vehicle data.
• Support engineering by reproducing issues and validating corrective actions.
• Monitor vehicle behavior and safety-critical systems during testing.
• Document test results, defects, and engineering observations.
• Communicate findings clearly to engineers, technicians, and stakeholders.
• Ensure safety procedures and legal driving requirements are followed.
• Maintain vehicles in test-ready condition and report concerns.
• Support root-cause investigations and provide feedback for product validation.

Skills

Advanced driving skills

Public road and test track driving

Vehicle data analysis

Diagnostics troubleshooting

Documentation & reporting

Communication with engineers

Safety compliance

Tools

Automotive diagnostic tools

Vehicle data acquisition tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Luxoft is seeking an experienced prototype vehicle test driver to conduct public road and test track drives, day and night shifts, including emergency braking scenarios for autonomous features. The role supports sensor data collection across multiple vehicle models and environments.

Responsibilities include operating development and test vehicles safely, diagnosing and documenting vehicle issues, and collaborating with engineering teams in a fast-paced automotive setting.