Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator

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Autonomy Driven by Perrone.

Perrone Robotics Inc. is a leading provider of fully autonomous vehicle systems. The Company has been a pioneer in the space of AV technology and developed the first autonomous shuttle with FULL AUTONOMOUS capabilities operating on a public road – for the public. We deliver mobility excellence through TONY® (short for “TO Navigate You”), a vehicle independent retrofit kit for use in the autonomous transit of people and goods. TONY embeds inside any vehicle for any job, to provide a complete “artificial driver” solution that brings full autonomy in a safety certifiable framework. Proven, piloted and in commercial production, our autonomous systems help commercial, municipal, and governmental customers increase transportation efficiencies, enhance safety, and accelerate zero-emission electric vehicle deployment. With over 37,000 automated miles of travel, 30 different vehicle types outfitted, and 200 plus years of development experience, our work is built around innovation, team collaboration, and a mission-driven environment focused on quality assurance and safety.

Revenue generating, high-growth and agile, the Company is positioned to evolve the autonomous vehicle industry to the next level. Join us as we transform the world through efficient, reliable autonomous vehicle systems designed to empower lives, enable mobility, and revolutionize the world of autonomous transportation.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our fast-growing team. At Perrone Robotics you will have the opportunity to impact a company and industry while growing your career.  You'll find the work is exciting, fun, and very meaningful.

We are looking for an Autonomous Vehicle/ Robotics Test Operator at our facility at our facility in Charlottesville.  In this position, you will test self-driving technology. This position is crucial for carrying out autonomous vehicle tests and providing feedback to the engineering team and management on the vehicle and its self-driving system performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed feedback to our engineering team on the automated system performance
• Run a variety of development & release tests on the AV system
• Help ensure safe testing as the co-pilot: inform the safety driver in real-time of expected behaviors of the system
• Provide detailed feedback to our engineering team on the automated system performance
• Troubleshoot and fix basic hardware and software issues that occur during operation
• Ability to travel occasionally up to 20%

Qualifications:

• Mechanic or technician experience
• Computer skills
• Data entry experience
• Autonomous vehicle knowledge and/or experience
• Must be a safety-minded individual - safety is our highest priority!
• Ability to maintain focus and great attention to detail for long periods of time while testing
• Great communication & interpersonal skills
• A passion for the autonomous vehicle industries
• Possess an aptitude for learning new skills in identifying, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and conducting repairs of technical issues with the support of our operations & engineering teams

Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License
• Clean MVR
• 25 Years or older