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Test Conductor - Operational Reediness Validation

TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC. - 4.0

Surprise, AZ Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Customer communication Technical report writing Managing projects Technical project management

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Test Conductor shall be responsible for conducting vehicle testing in multiple modalities and geographic locations and reporting results. This includes preparing readiness validation procedures for new scopes such as drawbridges, freeways, or surface street strandings, snow procedures, to ensure autonomous vehicle safety on public roads. 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. •Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions) ? Travel to off-site customers and test locations - Up to 50% of time. ? Analyze test and scenario data once tests are complete ? 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 Qualifications ? 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 (up to 50%) 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 Working conditions Standard office, climate controlled environment Some travel is required May be exposed to temperatures below 0 degree and above 95 degrees May be exposed to inclement weather May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as gas, oil, and paint Physical requirements Ability to move objects weighing up to 25 - 50 pounds Must be able to remain in a 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 one's self into bending, stretching, climbing, or awkward positions