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ADAS Vehicle Operator - RI PA

KETT ENGINEERING CORPORATION
KETT ENGINEERING CORPORATION Salary
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

Job description:

Our Engineering Quality team is growing and we are looking for Vehicle Operators. In this role, you will be responsible for operating, driving, troubleshooting and evaluating our prototype test vehicles and documenting product development feedback to our engineers. This takes the form of operating test vehicles statically, driving on public roads, or private test facilities, conducting safety inspections and performing specialized test procedures.

Responsibilities:

  • Safely operate test vehicles in a wide range of testing conditions up to 8 hours/day
  • Perform vehicle prep work, including basic vehicle inspections and diagnostics before and after driving
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues
  • Collect data via data acquisition systems
  • Complete clear, concise and detailed post drive reports and online tickets, working with and escalating to engineers as necessary
  • Assist with training of new vehicle operators
  • Additional work and tasks as needed by the team

Qualifications:

  • Ability to travel up to 50-75%
  • Prior professional automotive driving or autonomous vehicle experience
  • Self-motivated, organized and demonstrate good judgement in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
  • Attention to detail and able to describe events quickly and concisely
  • Good command of the English language with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in using a smartphone, laptop and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to drive safely in all conditions and alone or with a partner for 6-8 hrs. a day
  • Must be flexible to work overtime as needed
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to pass an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) background check and onsite road test examination

Bonus

  • Experience with Jira
  • Experience driving 16 ft or larger vehicles

Job Type: Contract

Work Location: In person

Qualifications:

Qualifications

  • Prior professional automotive driving or autonomous vehicle experience
  • Self-motivated, organized, and demonstrate good judgment in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
  • Attention to detail and ability to describe events quickly and concisely
  • Good command of the English language with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in using a smartphone, laptop, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to drive safely in all conditions and alone or with a partner for 6-8 hrs. a day
  • Must be flexible to work overtime as needed
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to pass an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) background check and onsite road test examination

Critical Skills:

  • Safety- Abides by, promotes and acknowledges all safety practices in keeping with high safety standards.
  • Communications- Must provide information and receive feedback in a concise, accurate and detailed manner.
  • Dependability- Display ability to successfully and satisfactorily complete assigned tasks.
  • Cooperation- Exhibit characteristics of an effective team member focused on a common goal, promotes the development of like qualities in others.
  • Initiative and Resourcefulness- Possess initiative to take effective action, anticipate needs and perform in accordance to resources provided.
  • Flexibility- Must be willing and able to expand the scope of responsibilities as dependent upon requirements of the business environment.
  • Commitment- Able to accept assigned tasks with a quality result as an objective.
  • Dedication- Demonstrate the ability to consistently perform all responsibilities with integrity.
  • Role Model- Serve as an example for Kett’s Vision and Values.
  • Result Oriented- Accomplish performance targets established by Kett and the customer.

If you qualify, please send your resume and apply by going to the APPLY NOW form in the upper right-hand corner of this screen.

Salary : $24 - $28

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