We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Job Title: Vehicle Test Operator

General Details:

Full-time role, 40 hours per week.
Initial contract length is expected to be 2–4 months, with potential for extension based on performance.
This would not convert to bench at the conclusion of the assignment if the engagement ends after 2-4 months.
Position may require travel on short notice, typically within 1–2 weeks.
All travel-related expenses will be covered by Lucid.
1–2 years of experience in a Vehicle Test Operator, Test Driver, or similar vehicle testing role is preferred
Candidate must be able to pass an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check
Clean driving record required

Job Responsibilities:

Drive prototype vehicles on public roads and private test tracks
Test and support evaluation of ADAS features
Follow detailed test procedures and safety protocols
Accurately document findings, vehicle behavior, and issues observed during testing
Provide clear feedback to engineering and test teams
Support vehicle validation and data collection activities as needed

Location:

Newark, CA

Pay Rate:

$30/hour

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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