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Test & Evaluation Operator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
22 August 2026 (23 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Waabi founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team were unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology thats powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI automotive logistics and deep tech.
With offices in Toronto San Francisco Dallas and Pittsburgh Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit:
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 Examiners 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 teams 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!
Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves. Join our talented team to be a part of the future and to make an impact!
Waabi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a supportive inclusive and accessible workplace for all our employees. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities across race color ethnicity national origin or ancestry age citizenship religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression military or veteran status marital status pregnancy or parental status caregiver status disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We make workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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. - Retireme ... View more
