Senior Autonomous Vehicle Test & Evaluation Operator

Socket.dev; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity awards

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis

Parental leave

PTO

401(k) or RRSP options

HSA options

Drinks, snacks, and catered meals

Team events

Country-specific benefits

Job summary

Waabi, a leader in Physical AI, seeks experienced Vehicle Operators for hands-on testing of autonomous platforms across closed courses and public roads in Pittsburgh. You will conduct V&V testing, document precise observations, and ensure safety with driver override responses while following FMCSA and DOT protocols.

Travel to partner proving grounds is required. Qualified candidates will have CDL Class A, current Medical Examiner's Certificate, and 4+ years on autonomous or ADAS-equipped

Qualifications

• CDL Class A with current Medical Examiner's Certificate and clean driving record.
• 4+ years on autonomous or ADAS-equipped Class 8 vehicles.
• Strong written communication; translate in-cab observations into actionable reports.
• Familiarity with closed-course and proving-ground protocols.
• Knowledge of FMCSA and DOT requirements (DVIR, Hours of Service, CVSA).

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 8 autonomous and manual vehicles on closed courses and public roads per Vehicle Operator standards.
• Own in-seat execution of platform V&V and release testing, including safety limits and driver override responses.
• Produce precise written evaluations to separate baseline from novel behavior for engineering action.
• Conduct vehicle dynamics and characterization campaigns, including offsite testing at partner proving grounds.
• Serve as qualified evaluator for operator certification with Knowledge and Proficiency.
• Check and clear operators onto the platform.
• Author and maintain platform-specific operator documentation (start-up/shutdown sequences, known behaviors, SOP input).
• Ensure compliance read on new platforms with DOT and CVSA requirements.
• Train operators on new platforms and transfer knowledge between sites before handover.
• Escalate safety findings and halt testing when warranted; document the rationale.
• Travel to other sites and partner proving grounds as required.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Autonomy platforms

Technical aptitude

Written communication

Safety culture

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Job description

Waabi, a leader in Physical AI, seeks experienced Vehicle Operators for hands-on testing of autonomous platforms across closed courses and public roads in Pittsburgh. You will conduct V&V testing, document precise observations, and ensure safety with driver override responses while following FMCSA and DOT protocols.

Travel to partner proving grounds is required. Qualified candidates will have CDL Class A, current Medical Examiner's Certificate, and 4+ years on autonomous or ADAS-equipped