ADAS Vehicle Test Driver

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Vehicle Test Driver with hands-on experience in automotive testing, particularly in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of vehicle dynamics, test protocols, and data acquisition tools, and will contribute to the development, validation, and verification of ADAS technologies such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, and Automated Emergency Braking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-road and closed-course vehicle testing for ADAS feature development, validation, and verification.
• Execute structured test cases in various driving environments (urban, highway, proving ground, etc.).
• Provide real-time subjective assessments and objective feedback on ADAS functionality and system performance.
• Operate test equipment and data acquisition systems including GPS, radar, LiDAR, and CAN loggers.
• Identify and document anomalies and work collaboratively with engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure vehicle readiness, including software updates, calibration, sensor alignment, and system diagnostics.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols and testing standards.
• Drive both manually and using semi-autonomous systems under varied and often challenging conditions.
• Support scenario creation, test route development, and improvement of test procedures.

Essential skills

• Professional driving/test driving experience in an engineering or proving ground environment.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Deep understanding of ADAS functionalities and safety-critical system behavior.
• Experience with CAN tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer/CANoe, INCA, etc.) and data logging systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), ISO 21448 (SOTIF), or similar standards is a plus.
• Experience with test case documentation and issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Polarion).
• Willingness to travel and work in various testing environments and weather conditions.

Desired skills

• Advanced driving certification (e.g., Certified High-Performance Driving, EVOC, or OEM-specific training).
• Experience with simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) or software-in-the-loop (SiL) test environments.
• Automotive engineering or technical background (Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering).
• Familiarity with regulations (UNECE, NHTSA) and NCAP test procedures.
• Ability to operate multiple vehicle platforms including EVs, ICEs, and hybrids.

Experience

• Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Able to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Competitive company benefits.
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicating and promoting vacancies.
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.