Professional Test Driver

VinFast is a pioneering electric vehicle (EV) company committed to revolutionizing the automotive industry with sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. As a leading player in the EV market, VinFast is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge electric vehicles that redefine the driving experience. Our team comprises passionate professionals driven by a shared vision of creating a greener and more sustainable future through innovation, technology, and excellence.

As part of our newly approved Global OrgChart, we are looking for 2 experienced Professional Test Drivers to join the CTF US team. This role plays a critical part in evaluating vehicle and bus performance, ensuring product readiness, and supporting quality validation activities.

Position Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify the condition of vehicles/buses and attached materials using standard checklists before and after each shift
  
• Drive test vehicles/buses to evaluate performance, competitiveness, and customer readiness
  
• Achieve target mileage per testing standards and project gate requirements
  
• Simulate real customer usage scenarios based on market insights and real-world driving conditions
  
• Prepare detailed evaluation reports and document identified issues
  
• Identify engineering-related issues, capture logs, and collect relevant test data
  
• Perform basic vehicle/bus preparation (software updates, configurations, health checks)
  
• Conduct competitor bench-marking and performance comparison
  
• Support team operations between driving cycles
  
• Perform light maintenance and minor repairs when required
  

Requirements

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident only
  
• Work location: Irvine, California
  
• Valid CDL Class A or B
  
• Minimum 5 years of professional on-road test driving experience across multiple OEMs (including bus OEMs)
  
• Technical College graduate or higher in Automotive Engineering, Mechanics, Electrical, or related fields
  
• Clean driving record with advanced and defensive driving skills
  
• Strong understanding of customer behavior, market expectations, and vehicle competitiveness
  
• Excellent analytical, reporting, presentation, and problem-solving skills
  
• Flexible to work various shifts and eager to learn new skills
  
• Experience with Data Acquisition Systems is a strong plus
  

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