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TSMG
TSMG

Automotive Test Driver

Houston, Texas, U.S.
Full-Time
On-site

TLDR

Operate and evaluate autonomous vehicles, collect data, provide feedback, and offer ride-hail service to the public.

Company description

Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG) is a field data collection company founded in 2017 in Europe. 

We collect data where automation is not possible. We count features, take pictures, make videos, record speech, and scan areas for every detail you need to make more informed decisions. Our field data collection teams are spread across Europe and North America, ready to accept new challenges.

Role Overview:

The Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator is responsible for operating and evaluating a self-driving vehicle in autonomous mode, including collecting data and providing feedback, and offering ride hail service to the general public.

Eligibility:

  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, possess a valid Class C  driver’s license, and have at least three (3) years of experience as a Class C licensed driver to operate Class C vehicles.

    • Key responsibilities:

  • Operate/Drive autonomous vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of environmental conditions - driving (some manual driving but primarily monitoring the vehicle's behavior in autonomous mode) and (ii) software monitoring and logging responsibilities and providing verbal feedback/directions about the autonomous vehicles (AV) environment.
  • Test other aspects of our autonomous vehicles
  • Complete timely and detailed ride reports for our operations and engineering teams
  • Must be able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as well as overnight shifts 
  • Maintain high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle.

    • Necessary skills:

  • Proficiency with a laptop and Office apps (i.e., Gmail, Sheets and Docs)
  • Proficiency using a handheld device/touchscreen smartphone 
  • Must have good attention to detail and be able to quickly and concisely describe their thoughts.

    • Physical requirements:

  • Occasional standing, walking, and long periods of sitting.
  • Use hands to finger; handle or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders.
  • Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
  • Must use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Most work is accomplished outdoors in a vehicle.
    • TSMG
    TSMG

    TSMG partners with AI, robotics, and autonomous program developers by managing complex field data collection operations. We specialize in gathering crucial data where automation falls short, offering detailed insights through photography, videography, and meticulous feature counting for Fortune 500 companies across Europe and North America.

    Founded
    Founded 2018
    Employees
    51-200 employees
    Industry
    information technology and services
    Artificial Intelligence
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