Autonomous Vehicle Test Pilot

Auror Limited; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora is seeking a Vehicle Operations Specialist to execute on-road and closed-course testing for our autonomous fleet, prioritizing safety and real-time feedback to engineers.

This 12-month assignment involves shift work (day/night) with potential weekend work and up to 50% travel. You will operate with the Aurora Driver, log data, and collaborate across teams to advance our self-driving technology.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Keen attention to detail and consistent focus on safety.
• Ability to prioritize and make strategic decisions proactively.
• Willingness to learn every day.
• Ability to monitor cutting edge software on a laptop and type in a moving vehicle, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use laptops and tablets to launch test missions, monitor real-time data feeds, and enter detailed digital logs.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with at least 5 years of driving history.
• Driving record must pass Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) guidelines.
• Must pass pre-employment, post-incident, and randomized drug testing.
• Is at least 25 years of age.
• Ability to travel up to 50% or as needed.
• Ability to work rotating shifts as needed, and regular overtime and weekends.
• 80% of shift time spent in vehicle (vehicle as office).

Responsibilities

• Safely copilot autonomous semi trucks for on road and closed course testing in service of our development and commercial pilot operations
• Remain alert and attentive while monitoring the Aurora Driver during extended stretches of autonomy
• Log real time feedback regarding autonomy and platform performance during testing, to be delivered to engineers
• Provide out-of-vehicle support for structured track testing, including operating passenger vehicles and other equipment to execute tests across the track network
• Escalate operational blockers with suggested solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams throughout Aurora to help drive progress on Aurora’s mission
• Demonstrate positive impact at Aurora by working on cross-functional projects as time permits
• Maintain up to date knowledge of how our self-driving technology works. Understand daily software and operational changes.
• Work toward quantitative and qualitative goals that impact all of Vehicle Operations and Aurora
• Interact with the public as an ambassador for Aurora

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Decision making

Learning mindset

Technical proficiency

Data logging

Valid driver’s license

MVR pass

Drug test clearance

Age 25+

Travel flexibility

Shift flexibility

In-vehicle work

Tools

Google Workspace

Command line interface

Job description

Aurora is seeking a Vehicle Operations Specialist to execute on-road and closed-course testing for our autonomous fleet, prioritizing safety and real-time feedback to engineers.

This 12-month assignment involves shift work (day/night) with potential weekend work and up to 50% travel. You will operate with the Aurora Driver, log data, and collaborate across teams to advance our self-driving technology.