Test Driver, Autonomous Vehicles

Aerovect

Atlanta, GA

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Experienced vehicle operators with a focus on safety and technical oversight will find this hands-on role in autonomous aviation systems, requiring work at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in a collaborative engineering environment.

Best fit for

Candidates with experience in specialty vehicle operations and a focus on safety-critical systems
— “Experience in a lead or sole-supervisor role, demonstrating superior responsibility”
Individuals who can interface with stakeholders in dynamic, high-stakes environments
— “Interface with those interacting with the vehicle on the route, as cargo and baggage are loaded for the vehicle to transport”
Professionals with a background in complex environments and a strong attention to detail
— “Experience handling specialty vehicle types in complex environments”

Things to consider

Must be available to work weekends and comply with federal background checks
— “Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends”
The role demands physical presence at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
— “Operate AeroVect's autonomous vehicles at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport”

How to stand out

Emphasize experience with vehicle supervision and safety-critical systems in your resume and interviews
— “Attention to detail, professionalism, care, and personal accountability – combined with a deep passion for safety – are key attributes required for the position”
Highlight your ability to log performance and provide actionable feedback on vehicle behavior
— “Log vehicle behavior, performance, observations, and key metrics”
Showcase your ability to work closely with engineering teams during trials and testing
— “Work with the engineering team to trial and test new vehicle features”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

operated autonomous airport tractors
provided feedback on vehicle performance

Typical background

3+ years of driving experience with a clean driving record

Skills & requirements

Required

Autonomous Vehicle OperationVehicle Performance MonitoringPre-shift And Post-shift InspectionsCollaboration With Engineering Teams

Preferred

Autonomous Vehicle TestingAirside Environment OperationsSafety-critical Infrastructure

About the role

Original posting from Aerovect via Ashby

WHO WE ARE
AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com http://www.aerovect.com.
We are looking for Autonomous Vehicle Operators to join AeroVect’s Atlanta-based team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating our autonomous airport tractors at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as they move live cargo across the airfield. Your supervision of the vehicles will improve the performance and safety of our technology.
You will work side-by-side with our engineering team, providing crucial feedback on vehicle performance and ensuring safe vehicle behavior. As part of the AeroVect team, you’ll have the chance to get hands-on with Autonomous vehicles in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Attention to detail, professionalism, care, and personal accountability – combined with a deep passion for safety – are key attributes required for the position.
YOU WILL
Operate AeroVect's autonomous vehicles at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Log vehicle behavior, performance, observations, and key metrics
Supervise autonomous baggage tugs while in operation, and manually drive them to and from their storage depot
Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections of the vehicles and their hardware systems
Work with the engineering team to trial and test new vehicle features
Interface with those interacting with the vehicle on the route, as cargo and baggage are loaded for the vehicle to transport
Lend your expertise to the improvement of vehicle performance and handling of complex driving scenarios
YOU HAVE
Experience handling specialty vehicle types in complex environments
A valid US Class C Driver's License, with 3+ years of driving experience with a clean driving record
Experience in a lead or sole-supervisor role, demonstrating superior responsibility
Being a reliable, detailed-oriented individual with strong communication skills
Alertness and good driving instinct to monitor autonomous vehicle performance
Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends
Must be able to pass federal background checks and receive and maintain issuance of an airport security badge
WE PREFER
Post Secondary Degree
Experience operating in Airside Environments
Experience operating an autonomous vehicle, or overseeing operations of autonomous machinery
Experience with safety-critical infrastructure
Basic computer programming skills. ROS experience is a plus.
Interest in autonomous driving and aviation
Test driving experience
Familiarity with the layout and cargo operations of ATL
AeroVect is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Source: Aerovect careers (Ashby)