You will...- Operate Class 8 autonomous and manual vehicles on closed course and public roads, to the full Vehicle Operator standard.
- Own in-seat execution of platform V&V and release testing including testing safety assurance limits, driver override response, supervised autonomy stability, and fault injection.
- Produce written evaluations precise enough for engineering to act on, separating baseline from novel behavior and stating whether it reproduces.
- Execute vehicle dynamics and characterization campaigns - tire evaluation, trailer stability, axle-weight verification - including offsite testing at partner proving grounds.
- Serve as the qualified evaluator for operator certification: administer Knowledge and Proficiency
- Checks and clear operators onto a platform.
- Author and maintain platform-specific operator documentation - start-up and shutdown sequences, known-behavior references, SOP input.
- Own the DOT and CVSA compliance read on new platforms.
- Train operators on new platforms and move platform knowledge between sites ahead of any handover.
- Escalate safety-relevant findings and stop testing when equipment or vehicle behavior warrants it. Document the basis for that call.
Qualifications:- 8+ years as a Vehicle Operator, commercial test driver, or in a technically equivalent Class 8 operations role, including 4 years on autonomous or ADAS-equipped vehicles.
- CDL Class A, current Medical Examiner's Certificate, and a clean driving record, background check, and drug screen.
- Strong technical aptitude with autonomy platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to characterize vehicle behavior precisely: consistent versus intermittent, reproducible versus one-off, with conditions and magnitude rather than impressions.
- Strong written communication skills, translating in-cab observation into reports operations, engineering and safety can act on without follow-up.
- Demonstrated familiarity with closed-course and proving-ground protocols, including edge-case and failure-mode testing.
- Solid understanding of FMCSA and DOT requirements for test and development vehicles - DVIR, Hours of Service, DOT annual inspection, CVSA out-of-service criteria, and 49 CFR Parts 393 and 396.
- Experience training, coaching, or certifying other commercial drivers is highly desirable.
- CVSA Enhanced Pre-trip certification, Proving ground experience or licenses, a strong plus.
- Comfort maintaining written documentation and willingness to learn the team's reporting tooling.
- Passion for self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and building a culture of safety and operational excellence.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.
- Travel to other operational sites and partner proving grounds will be required.
Perks/Benefits:Waabi provides a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Paid parental, medical and family care leave.
- Generous PTO Policy.
- Retirement savings plans including 401(k) or RRSP options.
- Health savings account contribution options.
- Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals (when in office).
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.
- Additional benefits are offered and tailored to specific country locations.
- As we grow, this list continues to evolve!
