Autonomous Vehicle Testing Site Lead

Kett Engineering Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kett Engineering Corporation is seeking a Site Coordinator in Torrance, CA to oversee autonomous vehicle testing operations, manage a team of vehicle operators and safety drivers, and ensure compliance with safety and testing protocols.

You will coordinate schedules, manage facility operations, and collaborate with hardware and software engineers to advance autonomous technology safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of supervisory or team lead experience in autonomous vehicle operations, robotics testing, or complex fleet management.
• Experience executing structured test suites, software deployment processes, and hardware integration workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and mentor a team of operators and safety drivers, managing daily shift operations and handovers.
• Coordinate schedules, route assignments, and vehicle allocations to optimize driver utilization and mission coverage.
• Prepare training materials, conduct onboarding programs, and continuously evaluate operator performance and driving standards.
• Act as primary escalation point for on-site personnel, resolving driver relations issues and promoting safety-first culture.
• Oversee public road testing to ensure SOPs and safety protocols are followed.
• Oversee pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections for safety and maintenance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Fleet management

Autonomous vehicles

Testing execution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Linux/Unix

Google Workspace

Job description

Kett Engineering Corporation is seeking a Site Coordinator in Torrance, CA to oversee autonomous vehicle testing operations, manage a team of vehicle operators and safety drivers, and ensure compliance with safety and testing protocols.

You will coordinate schedules, manage facility operations, and collaborate with hardware and software engineers to advance autonomous technology safely and efficiently.