Internship Autonomous Vehicle Testing Jobs in Arizona

• Safely operate and monitor autonomous vehicles during testing, validation, and commercial robotaxi fleet operations.
• Continuously supervise the performance of the self-driving system while maintaining full awareness of surrounding traffic conditions.
• Take immediate manual control of the vehicle whenever required by operational procedures or safety protocols.
• Complete assigned routes while ensuring compliance with local traffic regulations and company operating procedures.
• Support the successful deployment of autonomous ride-hailing services by maintaining safe and consistent vehicle operation.

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure each autonomous vehicle is deployment-ready.
• Verify vehicle cleanliness and inspect cameras, sensors, mirrors, lighting, and other critical systems before each shift.
• Report any damage, abnormal vehicle behaviour, or maintenance concerns to depot and technical teams.
• Support overall fleet readiness by ensuring vehicles remain available for daily operations.

• Record disengagements, observations, and operational events using company reporting tools.
• Provide clear, structured feedback on vehicle behaviour, traffic conditions, and unusual scenarios encountered during testing or commercial operations.
• Assist engineering teams by documenting situations that improve the performance of autonomous driving systems.
• Maintain accurate operational records and complete all required documentation.

• Follow all operational procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in ongoing training, certification, and safety refreshers.
• Maintain professionalism when interacting with members of the public during autonomous vehicle testing and robotaxi operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing the safety and efficiency of autonomous fleet operations.

• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum 5 years of driving experience.
• Clean driving record with no major violations.
• Ability to successfully pass a background verification (BGV).
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening.
• Excellent situational awareness and defensive driving skills.
• Comfortable driving for extended periods in urban and highway environments.
• Ability to follow detailed operational procedures with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Upper-Intermediate English.

• Experience as a professional driver, fleet driver, chauffeur, ride-hailing driver, or vehicle tester.
• Previous experience supporting automotive testing, ADAS validation, mapping, or fleet operations.
• Familiarity with electric vehicles (EVs).
• Experience working in shift-based or 24/7 operational environments.

Successful Autonomous Vehicle Safety Operators are calm under pressure, highly observant, and committed to safety. They enjoy working with emerging technologies and understand the importance of consistency, accuracy, and procedural compliance in supporting autonomous vehicle deployment and robotaxi fleet operations.

You do not need previous experience working with autonomous vehicles - our comprehensive training program will prepare you to safely support the testing, deployment, and commercial operation of self-driving vehicles.

• Opportunity to work on some of most advanced autonomous vehicle and robotaxi programs.
• Comprehensive training on autonomous driving systems and operational procedures.
• Long-term career opportunities within the rapidly growing autonomous mobility industry.
• Exposure to cutting-edge robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous transportation technologies.
• International projects supporting robotaxi launches, new city deployments, and fleet scaling across North America.
• A collaborative environment working alongside engineering, operations, and technical specialists developing the future of autonomous ride-hailing services.