Autonomous Vehicle Test Driver – On‑Road Prototyping

Rivian; Wittmann (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Rivian is seeking skilled Vehicle Operators to support our Vehicle Testing team by operating, driving, and evaluating prototype test vehicles, including those equipped with autonomous systems. You will document product development feedback for engineering teams and collaborate with hardware and software colleagues to troubleshoot and improve vehicle performance during development cycles.

In this role you will prep vehicles, perform basic inspections and diagnostics, run specialized autonomous

Qualifications

• Prior professional automotive driving or autonomous vehicle testing experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Ability to drive safely in all conditions, including operating autonomous vehicles, alone or with a partner for 6-8 hours a day.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of good judgment in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to describe events quickly and concisely.
• Proficiency using smartphone, laptop, and Google tools (Docs, Sheets, Maps).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate test vehicles, including autonomous systems, in a wide range of testing conditions for up to 8 hours/day.
• Perform vehicle prep work, including basic vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and setting up autonomous testing scenarios or test trips.
• Conduct tests and provide detailed feedback on performance, safety, and issues.
• Complete clear, concise, and detailed post-drive reports and online tickets, working with and escalating to engineers as necessary.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues and aid engineers in debugging through system diagnostics and safety protocols.
• Perform and verify OTA software updates for vehicle systems.
• Collect and share data from vehicle and logging systems for engineering analysis.

Skills

Autonomous vehicle testing

Vehicle operation

Data collection

Reporting & documentation

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Maps

Job description

Rivian is seeking skilled Vehicle Operators to support our Vehicle Testing team by operating, driving, and evaluating prototype test vehicles, including those equipped with autonomous systems. You will document product development feedback for engineering teams and collaborate with hardware and software colleagues to troubleshoot and improve vehicle performance during development cycles.

In this role you will prep vehicles, perform basic inspections and diagnostics, run specialized autonomous