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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Conductor - Team Leader of Test Drivers - **Company:** Transportation Research Center, Inc. - **Location:** Surprise, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Desktop Computing, Text Processing, System Testing, Test Execution Engine, Test Scripts - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b2d3917e08d4a48a ## About the Role * Associate's degree or equivalent technical experience is required. * Basic understanding of data acquisition systems and instrumentation. * Excellent organizational and communication skills. * General knowledge of computers including word processing and data analysis software. * Ability to write technical reports. * Basic project management skills. * Flexibility with work hours during busy test periods. * Ability to work overtime is required. * Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. * Ability to travel (20%) is required. * Ability to complete and pass all internal, position specific job and safety trainings required. * Valid state DMV issued or valid foreign country issued driver's license., * Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. * Must be able to remain in stationary position for an extended period of time. * Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment. * Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers. * Capable of positioning oneself into bending, stretching, climbing or awkward positions. ## Description Test Conductor 1 shall be responsible for conducting vehicle level tests and reporting results. Test Conductor will lead a team to execute field tests and troubleshoot issues. Essential Functions* * Learn customer test objectives, ensure test objectives are well defined, and communicate objectives to test team * Lead a team of vehicle operators and test assistants to safely execute field tests and ensure test objectives are achieved * Programing and operation of Guided Soft Targets and other collision avoidance test equipment * Basic troubleshooting of hardware, software, car, test execution issues and escalate accordingly * Communicate test progress and status * Escalate all safety concerns * TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job., * Communicate test plans, proposals, non-conformances, and project status to internal and external customers. * Assist test engineers and technical operations in accomplishing project tasks * Make technical decisions with assistance. * Present proposals and report test results before customer representatives. * Support the program planning, logistics, and scheduling processes as required to enable effective and efficient system test and integration. * Identify and implement improvements to existing workflows and test procedures. * Maintain dashboards to display results and status. * Generate and present concise test reports highlighting areas of strength and weakness. * Support TRC Inc.'s Quality and EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts. ## Related Videos - [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) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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