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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Autonomous Systems Validation Operator - **Company:** Kett Engineering - **Location:** South San Francisco, CA, United States - **Salary:** $62,400.0 - $68,640.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Collaborative Software, Data Transmissions, Software Debugging, Google Docs, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Diagnostic Tools, Laptops, Automotive Software - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d3ea50f393f231bc ## About the Role * Must hold a valid Driver's License in the state of residence. * Clean driving record: No suspensions/revocations within the last 3-5 years. * No drug or alcohol-related driving incidents within the last 3 years. * No more than 1 serious moving violation within the last 3 years. * Willingness to undergo continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring. * Minimum age of 21 years. * Prior professional automotive driving, vehicle fleet operations, or autonomous vehicle (AV) testing experience. * Ability to maintain focus while operating or monitoring autonomous vehicles independently or with a partner for 6-8 hours per day. * Ability to travel up to 50% for off-site field testing and trips. * Flexibility to work overtime, non-standard shifts, or weekends as needed. * Proficiency with laptops, smartphones, and collaboration software (Google Docs, Sheets, Maps). * Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to concisely articulate technical events and system anomalies. * Sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and composure in high-stress or fast-paced testing environments. * Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs. Bonus Skills * Hands-on experience with Jira or equivalent engineering ticketing platforms. * Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting, flashing, and debugging embedded automotive software and CAN/hardware networks. * Experience operating 16 ft+ commercial vehicles, medium-duty trucks, or large fleet platforms. * Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). ## Description The Autonomous Systems Validation Operator plays a critical role in the development, testing, and safety validation of advanced self-driving and autonomous vehicle technology. Operating at the intersection of hands-on vehicle testing and systems engineering, this role is responsible for driving, evaluating, and troubleshooting prototype vehicles equipped with cutting-edge autonomous software and hardware suites. You will execute precise test procedures across public roads and private testing tracks, gather crucial data streams for engineering analysis, and provide detailed operational feedback to accelerate the deployment of safe autonomous driving features., * Safely operate prototype test vehicles in autonomous, semi-autonomous, and manual modes across diverse traffic, road, and weather conditions for up to 8 hours daily. * Maintain constant vigilance and situational awareness; execute safety protocols and intervene or manual disengage seamless when necessary to ensure complete vehicle safety. * Perform pre-defined autonomous test cases, edge-case evaluations, and specialized driving scenarios on both public roads and closed-course test facilities. * Identify, isolate, and debug hardware, software, and sensor platform anomalies using system diagnostic tools. * Work directly with hardware and software engineering teams to communicate system behavior, reproduce edge cases, and escalate critical issues via online ticketing systems. * Manage onboard logging equipment, record system performance data, and verify data transfer for engineering analysis. * Perform and verify Over-The-Air software updates and system flashes across vehicle ECUs and autonomous control units. * Conduct vehicle pre-trip inspections, basic system checks, and sensor calibration/setup prior to test routes. * Compose clear, concise, and thorough post-drive reporting, operational logs, and safety feedback for cross-functional stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [GitHub Next and the Future of Coding - Idan Gazit](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1903-github-next-and-the-future-of-coding-idan-gazit) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)