Technology & numbers · Sport & adventure
What does a
autonomous vehicle specialist do?
Helps build and test self-driving and electric vehicles.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Tests sensors and software, studies how vehicles react on roads, and fixes problems with a team.
Skills to practise
Coding, engineering, careful testing.
How to explore this path
A degree in engineering or computing, plus practical projects.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Autonomous Vehicle Specialist connects with Maths, Computers. You may enjoy this work if you like with computers, hands-on.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Draw how a self-driving car might see a crossing using cameras and sensors.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Printable activities are currently in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
These specialists help cars drive themselves safely.
What helps?
Liking technology and being very careful.
Learning about the path
You study engineering or computing.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?