Vehicle Test Driver
3b616e4a-6867-4b73-884d-3b5690536f9a:19000101_000001 · New York City, NY, US
Job OverviewWe are looking for skilled and experienced drivers to join a vehicle testing project across New York State.
In this role, you will drive test vehicles on public roads along predefined routes and help collect information about vehicle performance and driving conditions. You will follow clear testing instructions, use a dedicated application and equipment, and accurately record information during your driving activities.
This position is ideal for tech-savvy drivers with previous automotive, mapping, or vehicle testing experience who are comfortable working with technical equipment and following structured testing protocols.
Key Responsibilities- Drive test vehicles on public roads across assigned areas of New York State.
- Follow predefined routes and detailed testing procedures.
- Support the testing functions in real-world driving conditions.
- Operate and interact with technical equipment, testing tools, and dedicated applications.
- Monitor vehicle and system behavior during testing and accurately record observations.
- Identify, document, and report technical issues, unexpected system behavior, or testing irregularities.
- Work closely with engineers and project team members to ensure testing activities are completed according to project requirements.
- Maintain a high level of safety, attention to detail, and responsibility while operating test vehicles.
- Ensure that all testing activities and collected data meet the required quality standards.
RequirementsMandatory:
- Local to New York State, USA, with the ability to travel to assigned testing locations.
- Minimum age of 25 years.
- Valid US driver's license and at least 5 years of driving experience.
- Clean driving record for the past 5 years, with no major violations or incidents.
- Clean criminal background check.
- Previous experience in automotive testing, vehicle testing, mapping, data collection, or a related field.
- Strong technical proficiency and excellent digital skills. The ability to work confidently with smartphones, applications, software, and technical equipment is essential.
- Comfortable following detailed technical instructions, testing protocols, and predefined routes.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately document test results.
- Willingness to complete drug screening and undergo random drug and alcohol testing where required.
- Reliable, responsible, and strongly committed to safe driving practices.
Preferred:
- Previous experience with ADAS features or automotive technology testing.
- Familiarity with vehicle data collection tools, GPS-based applications, or specialized testing software.
- Experience working alongside engineers or technical teams in field-testing environments.