Autonomy Operations Coordinator: AV Testing & Data

Rivian Automotive; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Experience with Atlassian products

Troubleshooting software/hardware in-­

Job summary

Rivian seeks a Site Coordinator for the Autonomy Systems Validation team in Torrance, CA to oversee autonomous vehicle testing operations. You will plan, coordinate and lead a team of vehicle operators on public roads and private facilities, ensuring safety protocols and timely data collection.

You will collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams, develop training materials, monitor performance against KPIs, and produce operational reports.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in automotive driving or autonomous vehicle testing.
• Flexible to perform various tasks in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project requirements and scheduling, ensuring sufficient coverage.
• Assign test routes and vehicles to operators based on availability and testplan.
• Act as the primary on-site contact for the operator team.
• Implement processes, procedures and work instructions.
• Collaborate with engineering to achieve strategic goals.
• Prepare training materials and assist in onboarding new operators.
• Motivate operators to reach objectives and maintain safety standards.
• Maintain operator relations and resolve conflicts to foster a productive environment.
• Ensure test schedules are kept by monitoring driving habits and equipment usage.
• Set KPIs to measure success and develop operational dashboards.
• Develop and manage detailed reports and tools to report results.
• Ensure tools and equipment are well-organized and accessible.
• Perform vehicle inspections and basic troubleshooting for hardware/software updates.
• Oversee transfer of drive data from vehicle to cloud/servers.
• Must work 1st Shift (6:00a - 2:30p).

Skills

Supervisory experience

Autonomous vehicle testing

Organizational skills

Digital literacy

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Maps

Atlassian tools

Job description

Rivian seeks a Site Coordinator for the Autonomy Systems Validation team in Torrance, CA to oversee autonomous vehicle testing operations. You will plan, coordinate and lead a team of vehicle operators on public roads and private facilities, ensuring safety protocols and timely data collection.

You will collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams, develop training materials, monitor performance against KPIs, and produce operational reports.