Wuppertal, Germany
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The Vehicle Operator & Data Analytics role supports Aptiv’s Autonomous Driving development by capturing high-quality driving data and providing meaningful insights to engineering teams. You will operate test vehicles across Wuppertal and the NRW region—an area ideal for ADAS/AD testing due to its mix of Urban environments, Narrow and hilly roads, Tunnels, bridges, sharp, curvature and varied traffic conditions. This role is ideal for students interested in Autonomous Driving, ADAS validation, vehicle testing, and data analytics. You will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AD systems in real-world environments. Key Responsibilities Vehicle Operations Safely drive prototype-level ADAS/AD vehicles across Wuppertal and nearby cities (Düsseldorf, Cologne, Dortmund, Essen, Solingen). Operate on defined and exploratory routes with changing road topology, weather, and traffic conditions with Route Intelligance Tool at Aptiv Maintain full readiness to take over control when the system disengages—smoothly and without over-correction. Data Collection & Equipment Handling Operate in-vehicle DAQ (Data Acquisition) systems: start/stop logs, event tagging, monitoring sensors, and simple debugging. Follow daily test plans, perform vehicle readiness checks, and ensure high-quality data capture. Feedback & Observation Provide structured, objective feedback about vehicle behavior, near-miss situations, system hesitation, or unexpected actions. Identify environment types that commonly challenge AD systems (e.g., Wuppertal’s sharp curves, elevation changes, pedestrian crossings). Data Analytics & Safety Evaluation Analyze human-driving vs. AD system driving behavior. Potential and related events-collision safety-Non, Safety interventions Support investigations of collision scenarios Contribute to defining scenario-based metrice for German/European driving conditions (e.g., based metrics-scenario Contribute to defining Autobahn merging, roundabouts, bike lanes).
