Test & Evaluation Operator

The role

You will operate Class 8 autonomous and manual vehicles on closed courses and public roads. You will run vehicle testing and evaluations, write reports for engineering, and train operators on new platforms.

What you will do

• Operate Class 8 autonomous and manual vehicles on closed course and public roads.
• Execute platform V&V and release testing, including safety assurance limits, driver override response, supervised autonomy stability and fault injection.
• Write evaluations precise enough for engineering to act on, separating baseline from novel behavior.
• Run vehicle dynamics and characterization campaigns, including tire evaluation, trailer stability and axle-weight verification, at offsite proving grounds.
• Administer Knowledge and Proficiency Checks for operator certification.
• Write and maintain platform-specific operator documentation.
• Own the DOT and CVSA compliance review for new platforms.
• Train operators on new platforms and transfer platform knowledge between sites.
• Escalate safety-relevant findings and stop testing when equipment or vehicle behavior warrants it, documenting the basis for that decision.

Required 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 and current Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Clean driving record, background check and drug screen.
• Strong technical aptitude with autonomy platforms.
• Ability to characterize vehicle behavior precisely, with conditions and magnitude.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Familiarity with closed-course and proving-ground protocols, including edge-case and failure-mode testing.
• Understanding of FMCSA and DOT requirements for test and development vehicles, including DVIR, Hours of Service, DOT annual inspection, CVSA out-of-service criteria, and 49 CFR Parts 393 and 396.
• Comfort maintaining written documentation and willingness to learn the team's reporting tooling.
• Passion for self-driving technologies and building a culture of safety and operational excellence.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including days, nights and weekends.
• Willingness to travel to other operational sites and partner proving grounds.

Nice to have

• Experience training, coaching or certifying other commercial drivers.
• CVSA Enhanced Pre-trip certification.
• Proving ground experience or licenses.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity awards.
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
• Paid parental, medical and family care leave.
• Generous PTO policy.
• 401(k) or RRSP retirement savings plans.
• Health savings account contribution options.
• Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals when in office.
• Regular team building activities and social events on-site, off-site and virtually.
• Additional benefits tailored to specific country locations.

Before you apply

• Requires a CDL Class A and a current Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Requires a background check and drug screen.
• Qualified evaluators administer Knowledge and Proficiency Checks to clear operators onto a platform.
• Travel to other operational sites and partner proving grounds is required.

About the company

Waabi, founded by Raquel Urtasun, builds Physical AI for commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. It has offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas and Pittsburgh.